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Validation of new online game-based executive function tasks for children
Verena E Johann1, Julia Karbach2
1Department of Psychology, Goethe University Frankfurt, 60323 Frankfurt am Main, Germany; Center for Research on Individual Development and Adaptive Education of Children at Risk (IDeA), 60486 Frankfurt, Germany.
Journal of Experimental Child Psychology
|August 19, 2018
Summary
Game-based tasks for executive functions (EFs) in children boost motivation without compromising performance. This study developed and validated engaging EFs tasks, finding higher interest and competence with game elements.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Executive functions (EFs) like working memory, inhibition, and flexibility are crucial for children's development.
- Existing EF tasks vary significantly in presentation, with some incorporating child-friendly elements to enhance engagement.
- The impact of these motivational elements on task performance remains unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate new game-based tasks for assessing EFs in children.
- To investigate whether game elements influence motivation and task performance.
- To compare performance between game-based and standard EF task versions.
Main Methods:
- Designed three game-based and three standard tasks for each EF dimension (working memory, inhibition, flexibility).
- Incorporated motivational elements (competence, autonomy, relatedness) into game versions.
- Administered both versions to 60 third and fourth graders in a counterbalanced design.
Main Results:
- Children reported higher motivation (interest, competence, relatedness) after completing game-based tasks.
- Significant correlations were found between performance on game-based and standard task versions for most EFs.
- No significant differences in task performance were observed between the game-based and standard versions.
Conclusions:
- Game-based task design can enhance children's motivation for executive function assessments.
- Motivational elements can be integrated without negatively impacting cognitive performance.
- Validated game-based tasks offer a promising avenue for engaging EF assessment in children.
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