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Cognitive level and health decision-making in children: A preliminary study
J O Okwumabua1, T M Okwumabua, A Hayes
1College of Education, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Memphis State University, 38152, Memphis, Tennessee.
The Journal of Primary Prevention
|November 22, 2013
Summary
Children
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Health Behavior
- Cognitive Psychology
Background:
- Cognitive development significantly influences health decision-making skills in children.
- Understanding these developmental differences is crucial for effective health promotion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between children's cognitive development stages and their health decision-making patterns.
- To assess cognitive capabilities in integrating sequential decision-making processes.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Centers for Disease Control Decision-Making Instrument to assess health decisions.
- Determined cognitive levels using Piagetian conservation tasks.
- Sample included 81 African-American students from urban public schools.
Main Results:
- Formal operational children outperformed preoperational and concrete operational children in decision-making tasks.
- Preoperational children made significantly more "skipped step" errors.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive development stage is a key factor in children's health decision-making ability.
- Health promotion programs should consider cognitive developmental levels for targeted interventions.
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