Using the Indonesian Computer-Based Game Prototype as a Computer-Based Game Inventory for Executive Function in...

Area of Science:

• Child and Adolescent Psychology
• Cognitive Science
• Educational Technology

Background:

• Executive function is crucial for children's learning, cognitive processes, behavior, and emotional regulation.
• Developing reliable assessment tools for executive function in children is essential for early identification of potential issues.
• Existing assessment methods may have limitations in accessibility or engagement for young populations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the validity and reliability of an Indonesian Computer-Based Game Inventory for Executive Function (CGIEF) prototype.
• To determine if the CGIEF can serve as a Computer-Based Game Inventory for Executive Function (CGIEF) in children and adolescents.
• To assess the CGIEF's utility as a screening tool for executive dysfunction and related problems.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study involving 200 children, adolescents, and their parents.
• Parents completed the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Functioning (BRIEF).
• Children and adolescents completed the CGIEF; data analyzed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).

Main Results:

• The CGIEF construct demonstrated validity and fit with statistical models (p > .05).
• SEM analysis confirmed the CGIEF construct as a valid predictor of executive function (t-value=2.45, p > .05).
• High construct reliability (CR=0.91) and strong concurrent validity (Bland-Altman plot near zero bias) with BRIEF were observed.

Conclusions:

• The preliminary findings suggest the CGIEF is a valid and reliable tool for assessing executive function in children and adolescents.
• The CGIEF shows potential as a screening instrument for executive dysfunction, metacognitive deficits, and behavioral regulation problems.
• This computer-based game approach offers a promising avenue for evaluating executive function in clinical pediatric samples.