Self-regulation and Executive Function: A literature review for an educational approach

Although the ban on plastic bags is gaining in prominence as a policy option to manage plastic bag litter, there are mixed views on its rationale and effectiveness. This study employs a systematic literature review to understand considerations, benefits and unintended consequences of banning plastic bags. The review’s results pointed to the limited success of a plastic bag ban owing to lack of suitable alternatives, limited state capacity to monitor and enforce the ban, thriving black market, structural and instrumental power of the plastic industry. The power of the industry was manifested by the covert practice of deflecting accountability to consumers by focusing on business-oriented solutions, including an inclination towards self-regulation. The findings of this study underscored the need for a global treaty to address the transient nature of plastic bag litter and moving away from the symbolic gesture of targeting only plastic shopping bags but considering the environmental impact of all forms of plastic such as straws, foamed plastics, plastic bottles and caps. There is a general consensus in literature that the end of plastic shopping bags is not nigh due to their utilitarian benefits. This study therefore recommends the promotion of a circular economy focusing on ecological modernisation, sustainable plastic bag manufacturing and recovery strategies such as recycling as a long-term strategy. A significant strand of literature reviewed also recommends the adoption of community-driven approaches such as voluntary initiatives as opposed to a plastic bag ban as they proved to be effective in promoting environmental citizenship behaviours in countries such as Finland.

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Relationships between tennis experience, executive function, and self-regulation of dietary behaviour in children

International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology ◽

10.1080/1612197x.2018.1511625 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 143-155

Author(s):

Toru Ishihara ◽

Kuroda Yuta ◽

Masao Mizuno

Keyword(s):

Executive Function ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Dietary Behaviour

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Obesity and industry self-regulation of food and beverage marketing: a literature review

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition ◽

10.1038/ejcn.2014.60 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 68 (7) ◽

pp. 753-759 ◽

Cited By ~ 35

Author(s):

K Ronit ◽

J D Jensen

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Food And Beverage

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Age Related Changes in the Executive Function of Colombian Children

Universitas Psychologica ◽

10.11144/javeriana.upsy15-5.arce ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 15 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Nathalia Cadavid Ruiz ◽

Pablo Del Río ◽

Jaime Egido ◽

Purificación Galindo

Keyword(s):

Executive Function ◽

Cognitive Process ◽

Economic Status ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Developmental Trajectory ◽

Socio Economic Status ◽

Cultural Variables ◽

Age Related ◽

Sex Type ◽

Type Of School

Executive Function (EF) is a higher cognitive process responsible for control and self-regulation of behavior. The aim of this study is to describe the developmental trajectory of EF in four and six-year old Colombian children, and to highlight possible differences by socio-cultural variables such as age, sex, type of school or socio-economic status. One hundred and sixty-three normotypical children were tested using psychological tests validated for a Spanish population belonging to the Weschler and Luria Initial batteries. HJ-biplot analysis showed that EF developed commensurate with age and school grade, although differences by socio-economic status and type of school were evident.

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FOREIGN EXPERIENCE IN THE PREVENTION OF YOUTH INTERNET DEPENDENCE

Academic Notes Series Pedagogical Science ◽

10.36550/2415-7988-2021-1-194-51-56 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (194) ◽

pp. 51-56

Author(s):

Alla Ryzhanova ◽

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Nanuli Potomkina ◽

Keyword(s):

Young People ◽

Internet Addiction ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Social Institutions ◽

Educational Approach ◽

Foreign Experience ◽

The World ◽

Professional Information ◽

Virtual Shopping

The article analysis the world experience of the negative impact of Internet on young people. Summarizing foreign experience of Internet dependence prevention, we note that the most dangerous impact of Internet dependence on the socialization of young people in the world are: deteriorating relationships with family and friends, mood swings, aimless cyber surfing, «toxic communication», virtual shopping and virtual shopping. In turn, the analysis and further systematization of foreign experience of preventive and corrective measures in different countries and regions of humanity that first entered the information society, gave grounds to identify such areas as: preparation of the social environment for preventive work (national preventive and educational approach (USA, Japan); creation of specialized centers for comprehensive prevention through professional information, counseling social institutions and establishments that are forced to participate in prevention (USA, Netherlands, Taiwan), preparation for prevention of the family, which is perceived as capable of overcoming or, accordingly, preventing Internet addiction in all its manifestations (Japan, Taiwan), preparation for prevention Teachers of schools (Russia) Direct prevention of Internet addiction of young people, which is realized through the general development of human personality, spiritual improvement, intellectual dynamics, psychological education for self-regulation of youth, diversification of leisure (Canada, Netherlands, Russia, Taiwan).

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Description of Cognitive Function in Diabetes Mellitus: A Literature Review

KnE Life Sciences ◽

10.18502/kls.v6i1.8605 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 209-219

Author(s):

Susy Puspasari ◽

Endar Andrianto

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Executive Function ◽

Cognitive Function ◽

Literature Review ◽

Search Term ◽

Pubmed Database ◽

Psychomotor Functions ◽

Patients With Diabetes ◽

Quantitative Design ◽

Sugar Levels

Cognitive decline in diabetes mellitus is not fully understood, though is generally ascribed to blood sugar levels exceeding normal (hyperglycemia), hypoglycemia conditions and insulin resistance. Cognitive function consists of aspects of memory, attention, executive function, perception, language, and psychomotor functions which affect the decline in cognitive function, especially in people with Diabetes Mellitus. This study aims to summarize the results of research on cognitive function in people with Diabetes Mellitus. The research method used was a literature review with an assessment using JBI critical appraisal tools. Articles were sourced via the PubMed database and Google Scholar using the search term ‘Cognitive Function AND Diabetes Mellitus’. The inclusion criteria were studies with quantitative design, full text, a population comprised of patients with Diabetes Mellitus, written in Indonesian or English. Six articles were reviewed, all the results state that patients with Diabetes Mellitus experienced a decrease in cognitive function, especially in the Executive Function, Visuospatial, and the Memory Domains. Keywords: Cognitive function, Diabetes mellitus, Literature review

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The Role of Executive Function and Self-Regulation in the Development of Computational Thinking

Teaching Computational Thinking and Coding to Young Children - Advances in Early Childhood and K-12 Education ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-7308-2.ch004 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 64-83

Author(s):

Elizabeth Kazakoff Myers

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Executive Function ◽

School Readiness ◽

21St Century ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Computational Thinking ◽

Thinking Skills ◽

Early Childhood Curriculum ◽

The Relationship

This chapter summarizes theoretical connections between computational thinking through learning to code, self-regulation, and executive function and discusses why it is important to continue exploring the intersection of executive function, self-regulation, and computational thinking, including the need to revisit the socio-cultural underpinnings of foundational self-regulation, executive function, and school readiness research. As an example, findings from a 2014 study that explored the relationship between self-regulation and computational thinking when learning to code are shared. Research supports the idea of teaching computational thinking skills within an integrated early childhood curriculum to support the development of well-prepared citizens for the 21st century by drawing on the connections between executive function, self-regulation, and computational thinking.

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Implementation of a rhythm and movement intervention to support self-regulation skills of preschool-aged children in disadvantaged communities

Psychology of Music ◽

10.1177/0305735619861433 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 47 (6) ◽

pp. 800-820 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Kate E. Williams ◽

Donna Berthelsen

Keyword(s):

Executive Function ◽

School Readiness ◽

Emotional Regulation ◽

School Achievement ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Control Group ◽

Disadvantaged Communities ◽

Path Analyses ◽

Before And After

Self-regulation skills are an important predictor of school readiness and early school achievement. Research identifies that experiences of early stress in disadvantaged households can affect young children’s brain architecture, often manifested in poor self-regulatory functioning. Although there are documented benefits of coordinated movement activities to improve self-regulation, few interventions have focused exclusively on music and rhythmic activities. This study explores the effectiveness of a preschool intervention, delivered across 8 weeks, which focused on coordinated rhythmic movement with music to improve self-regulation and executive function. The study involved 113 children across three preschools in disadvantaged communities. The intervention group received 16 sessions of a rhythm and movement program over 8 weeks, whereas the control group undertook the usual preschool program. Executive functions were directly assessed, and teachers reported on children’s self-regulation before and after the intervention. Path analyses found positive intervention effects for emotional regulation reported by teachers and, for boys, on the measure of shifting in the executive function assessment. Teacher-reported cognitive and behavioral regulation also improved in one research site. These early findings suggest that a rhythm and movement intervention has the potential to support the development of self-regulation skills in preschool; however, further research is required.

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