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Cognitive Strategies: Moderating the Relationship between Executive Functions and Daily Functioning
1Department of Occupational Therapy, Ariel University, Ariel 40700, Israel.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|December 23, 2022
Summary
Using cognitive strategies more often can improve daily functioning in university students. This study found that frequent use of compensatory cognitive strategies strengthens the link between executive functions and daily life activities.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Prior research focused on cognitive strategies' impact on learning and achievement.
- The connection between cognitive strategies and daily functioning remains under-explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the moderation effect of compensatory cognitive strategy use frequency.
- To examine this effect on the relationship between executive functions and daily functioning in university students.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 336 university students (ages 18-36) participated.
- Data collected using the Dysexecutive Questionnaire (DEX), Time Organization and Participation Scale (TOPS), and Compensatory Cognitive Strategies Scale (CCSS).
Main Results:
- Significant correlations were found between DEX and TOPS across different CCSS levels.
- Higher frequency of cognitive strategy use amplified the association between executive function and daily functioning.
Conclusions:
- Frequent use of compensatory cognitive strategies can enhance efficient daily functioning.
- This highlights the practical importance of strategy use for individuals with executive function challenges.
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