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Measurement of Self-regulation in Preschool and Elementary Children: A Scoping Review
Kelsey Philpott-Robinson1, Tennille Johnson2, Leah Evans2
1School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia.
Aims:
This scoping review sought to identify and characterize measurement of self-regulation in preschool and elementary aged children.
Methods:
The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses-Scoping Review (ScR) guidelines were applied. Databases from the fields of allied health, education, medicine, and social sciences were searched including: CINAHL, Education Database (ProQuest), Education Research Complete, EMBASE, ERIC, iNFORMIT Combined, Medline, PsychINFO, Social Sciences (ProQuest), Teacher Reference Center, and Web of Science. Articles published between 2015 and 2020 were included. Dual review was utilized at all stages and a third reviewer resolved any conflicts.
Results:
Sixty-seven studies were included in this review. A range of observational, self-report, teacher report, caregiver report, and observational measures of self-regulation were identified. Included studies were primarily published in education and psychology disciplines, with no studies by occupational therapists identified.
Conclusions:
Although a range of measures were identified in this scoping review, the results highlight the lack of consensus regarding self-regulation measurement that occupational therapists use to design and implement therapy programs to address child emotional and behavioral needs.
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