A Systematic Review of Theory of Mind’s Precursors and Functions

2018 ◽  
Vol 226 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel G. Derksen ◽  
Michelle C. Hunsche ◽  
Megan E. Giroux ◽  
Deborah A. Connolly ◽  
Daniel M. Bernstein
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Theory Of Mind ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Attention Skills ◽  
Older Siblings

Abstract. We conducted a systematic review of longitudinal theory of mind (ToM) studies, focusing on the precursors to and functional outcomes of ToM in typically-developing samples. Our search yielded 87 longitudinal studies, all of which involved children and adolescents. Early attention skills, executive function development, and the use of language are precursors to ToM development. Additionally, quality interaction with parents and older siblings can foster early improvements in ToM. Healthy ToM development improves social relationships with peers and produces greater desire to engage in prosocial behaviors. However, victimized individuals with highly-developed ToM may engage in increased aggression. Future longitudinal research is needed to investigate the functional outcomes resulting from ToM changes in adulthood.

Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Attention and Executive Function in Children and Adolescents—a Systematic Review

Mindfulness ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Mak ◽  
Koa Whittingham ◽  
Ross Cunnington ◽  
Roslyn N. Boyd
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Children And Adolescents

Executive Function and Theory of Mind in Children with ADHD: a Systematic Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 341-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilmar Pineda-Alhucema ◽  
Edith Aristizabal ◽  
Johana Escudero-Cabarcas ◽  
Johan E. Acosta-López ◽  
Jorge I. Vélez
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Theory Of Mind ◽  
Children With Adhd

Executive function in HIV-affected children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analyses

AIDS Care ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Kirsten Rowe ◽  
Ruta Buivydaite ◽  
Torben Heinsohn ◽  
Mana Rahimzadeh ◽  
Ryan G. Wagner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Meta Analyses

scholarly journals Are changes in cardiorespiratory fitness resulting from physical activity interventions related to changes in executive function and academic performance in children and adolescents? A systematic review and meta-regression.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Tuvey ◽  
James Steele ◽  
Elizabeth Horton ◽  
Xian Mayo ◽  
Gary Liguori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Meta Regression ◽  
The Impact

Physical activity (PA) interventions in children and adolescents are thought to improve cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), and possibly executive function (EF), and academic performance (AP). It is thought that the impact of PA upon CRF might be associated with improved EF and AP. However, previous meta-analyses have not examined this relationships. Thus, we conducted a systematic review and meta-regression of intervention studies that reported a pre- and a post-intervention measure of CRF and AP and/or EF and included a control group. A total of 17 studies were included. PA interventions had the following main effects: 0.24 [95% CI=0.09, 0.40] for CRF; 0.11 [95% CI=-0.16, 0.38] for AP; and 0.02 [95% CI=-0.09, 0.13] for EF after removal of influential studies. Meta-regression for CRF changes upon EF outcomes suggested a small effect ranging from negative trivial to moderate (β = 0.26 [95% CI=-0.18, 0.70]). For CRF changes upon AP outcomes the estimate was trivial with poor precision ranging negative to positive large effects (β = -0.04 [95% CI=-1.52, 1.45]). Despite small positive effects upon CRF, the effects upon EF or AP are less clear. Further, it seems unlikely improvements in CRF from PA interventions are associated with changes EF or AP.

scholarly journals Theory of mind in children with and without autism spectrum disorder: Associations with the sibling constellation

Autism ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole L Matthews ◽  
Wendy A Goldberg
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Theory Of Mind ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Typically Developing Children ◽  
Multiplex Families ◽  
Sibling Constellation ◽  
Older Siblings

The two prior studies that have examined associations between the sibling constellation and theory of mind in autism spectrum disorder yielded discrepant findings. Thus, efforts to better understand the sibling–theory of mind link in autism spectrum disorder are necessary. This study examined a sample of prekindergarten- and kindergarten-aged (i.e. 4–6 years) typically developing children ( n = 39) and verbal children with autism spectrum disorder ( n = 61). Sibling presence, number of siblings, and having younger and older siblings were positively associated with theory of mind in typically developing children, but not in the full sample of children with autism spectrum disorder. However, in the subgroup of children with autism spectrum disorder without sibling recurrence, the presence of at least one older sibling was positively associated with theory of mind. Findings expand previous limited research on the sibling–theory of mind link in children with autism spectrum disorder by demonstrating a potential difference in the influence of the sibling constellation between children from simplex and multiplex families.

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