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  • Human Physiology
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Postural stability and cognitive function are crucial for daily activities.
  • Understanding how these functions interact, especially during adolescence, is important.
  • Working memory tasks (WMT) can challenge cognitive resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of increasing working memory task difficulty on postural stability and cognitive performance in adolescents.
  • To examine age-related differences in postural control and cognition within this age group.

Main Methods:

  • 123 adolescents (13-16 years) performed single and dual tasks in a bipedal stance.
  • Participants completed tasks under three progressively difficult working memory conditions (3-, 5-, and 7-digit sequences).
  • Statistical analyses included Friedman's ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis tests.

Main Results:

  • Both working memory task difficulty and age significantly affected performance (p < .01).
  • Increased cognitive load impaired adolescents' balance and cognitive performance.
  • Postural control and cognitive abilities showed developmental changes with age.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescents struggle to maintain postural stability and cognitive function simultaneously as cognitive demands rise.
  • Age plays a significant role in the development of both postural control and cognitive abilities during adolescence.
  • These findings highlight the complex interplay between cognitive load and motor control in a developing population.