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Attention and behavioral control skills in Iranian school children

Behnaz Kiani1, Habib Hadianfard2, John T Mitchell3

  • 1Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran. behnazkiani1990@gmail.com.

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders
|February 11, 2019
PubMed

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Children with strong attention and behavioral control skills have better quality of life and fewer problems. Weak skills correlate with more emotional and behavioral issues, impacting overall functioning.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Neuroscience
  • Behavioral Pediatrics

Background:

  • Attention and behavioral control are crucial for children's development and well-being.
  • Deficits in these areas are associated with various childhood challenges.
  • Understanding these associations is vital for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between attention/behavioral control skills and quality of life in children.
  • To examine emotional and behavioral problems, prosocial behavior, and functional impairment based on these skills.
  • To compare outcomes across groups with strong, moderate, and weak attention and behavioral control.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 280 Iranian children (6-12 years) was assessed using parental ratings on the SWAN scale.
  • Participants were categorized into strong, moderate, and weak groups based on attention and behavioral control.
  • Quality of life (PedsQL 4.0), emotional/behavioral issues (SDQ), and functional impairment (WFIRS-P) were evaluated.

Main Results:

  • Children with strong skills reported better quality of life and school functioning compared to weaker groups.
  • The weak group exhibited more conduct problems, hyperactivity/inattention, and less prosocial behavior.
  • Significant functional impairment was observed in the weak group across all WFIRS-P measures.

Conclusions:

  • Attention and behavioral control skills significantly influence children's quality of life and psychosocial functioning.
  • Targeting these skills may improve emotional well-being, reduce behavioral problems, and enhance overall function.
  • Findings highlight the importance of assessing and supporting attention and behavioral control in pediatric populations.

Keywords:
Attention and behavioral control skillsEmotional and behavioral problemsFunctional impairmentQuality of lifeSWAN

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