Is it possible to promote executive functions in university students? Evidence of effectiveness of the
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Dias, Natália Martins; Ávila, Bruna Martins; Costa, David Mesquita da; Cardoso, Caroline de Oliveira; Fonseca, Róchele Paz

doi:10.1080/23279095.2022.2109971

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“…Existing evidence suggests that university is a crucial stage for the development of EFs [9]. In this sense, in a university context, EFs have a significant impact on student success and achievement [10]. In this sense, previous evidence has shown that EFs are linked to academic success, indicating the importance of promoting learning and achievement [5,11,12].…”

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Healthy Lifestyle Related to Executive Functions in Chilean University Students: A Pilot Study

Caamaño-Navarrete,

Arriagada-Hernández,

Fuentes-Vilugrón

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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Background: A negative lifestyle is reported to be related to cognitive problems. However, there is little information about this in relation to university students. The objective of the present study was to investigate the association between executive functions (EFs) and lifestyle parameters (i.e., physical activity (PA), sleep duration, screen time (ST), and food habits) among Chilean university students. Methods: This cross-sectional study included a total of 150 university students (94 females and 56 males, aged 21.28 ± 3.15 and 22.18 ± 2.90 years, respectively). Cognitive outcomes were measured using the CogniFit assessment battery. Lifestyle was measured through validated questionnaires. Results: Across the total sample, attention exhibited a positive association with PA h/week (β: 24.34 95% CI: 12.46 to 36.22, p = 0.001). Additionally, coordination was positively associated with PA h/week (β: 15.06 95% CI: 0.62 to 29.50, p < 0.041). PA h/week was positively linked with reasoning (β: 20.34 95% CI: 4.52 to 36.17, p = 0.012) and perception (β: 13.81 95% CI: 4.14 to 23.49, p = 0.005). Moreover, PA h/week was significantly linked to memory (β: 23.01 95% CI: 7.62 to 38.40, p = 0.004). In terms of the EFs, PA h/week showed a positive association with cognitive flexibility (β: 45.60 95% CI: 23.22 to 67.69, p = 0.001). Conclusions: In conclusion, lifestyle (PA h/week) was positively associated with EFs. Therefore, an increase in PA levels among these students should be a target for community- and university-based interventions in order to promote cognitive development such as attention, coordination, reasoning, perception, memory, and cognitive flexibility.

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Healthy Lifestyle Related to Executive Functions in Chilean University Students: A Pilot Study

Caamaño-Navarrete,

Arriagada-Hernández,

Fuentes-Vilugrón

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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Funcionamiento ejecutivo en estudiantes universitarios. Nuevos enfoques y perspectivas para su estudio

Díaz Guerra,

Hernández Lugo,

Hidalgo de Camba

et al. 2024

Pedagog. Constell

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Executive functioning is crucial in the educational field, as it influences the academic and professional success of university students. This bibliometric review aims to explore recent advances in research on this topic, identifying emerging trends and knowledge gaps. To achieve this, a thorough search was conducted in scientific databases, using specific keywords and applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. The selected articles come from high-impact scientific journals and were analyzed based on their contribution to understanding executive functioning in students. The results highlight a growing trend towards the use of innovative approaches and diverse methodologies, ranging from the identification of factors that predict academic performance to the relationship between executive functioning and psychological well-being. This study provides an updated view of the state of the art in this field, identifying gaps in current literature and suggesting future research directions to enhance the understanding of executive skills in the university context.

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Is it possible to promote executive functions in university students? Evidence of effectiveness of the πFEx-Academics

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Healthy Lifestyle Related to Executive Functions in Chilean University Students: A Pilot Study

Healthy Lifestyle Related to Executive Functions in Chilean University Students: A Pilot Study

Funcionamiento ejecutivo en estudiantes universitarios. Nuevos enfoques y perspectivas para su estudio

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