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Huan-Xi Lin1, Pan-Ting Liu1, Yu-Ying Sun1

  • 1Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Nanjing Women and Children's Healthcare Hospital), Nanjing 210004, China (Hong Q, Email: rambler_hq@163. com).

Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
|March 4, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Auditory processing directly impacts preschooler problem behaviors. Executive function partially mediates this relationship, influencing behavior development in young children.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Neuroscience
  • Auditory Neuroscience

Context:

  • Preschool children's development is influenced by multiple factors.
  • Understanding the interplay between sensory processing and behavior is crucial.
  • Executive function plays a key role in regulating behavior.

Purpose:

  • To examine the link between auditory processing and problem behaviors in preschoolers.
  • To investigate the mediating role of executive function in this association.

Summary:

  • A study of 2,342 preschoolers found auditory processing and problem behaviors are linked to executive function.
  • Auditory processing directly affects problem behaviors, with executive function partially mediating this effect (33.44%).
  • Key demographic factors like sex, grade, parental education, and economic status influence these outcomes.

Impact:

  • Findings highlight the importance of auditory processing in early childhood behavior.
  • Interventions targeting auditory skills may improve executive function and reduce problem behaviors.
  • This research informs strategies for supporting preschooler development and well-being.
Abstract

Keywords:
Auditory processingExecutive functionMediating effectPreschool childProblem behavior

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