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Academia Mexicana de Neurología, A.C.

2017, Number 6

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Rev Mex Neuroci 2017; 18 (6)

Executive functions and behavior of ecuadorian high school students

Ramos-Galarza C, Jadán-Guerrero J, Paredes-Núñez L, Bolaños-Pasquel M, Santillán-Marroquín W, Pérez-Salas C

Language: Spanish
References: 19
Page: 32-40
PDF size: 294.27 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: Executive functions are a set of mental skills that allow a self-regulating behavior and cognition student.
Objetive: To analyze the relationship between executive functions and behavior of high school students.
Method: The sample consisted of 250 Ecuadorian students between 12 and 18 years old. The measures were EFECO rating, and behavior and academic performance of the school year 2015. The data analysis were used Pearson correlation and one-way ANOVA.
Results: It was found that executive functions: Inhibitory control (r = 0.15, p = 0.01), organization of material (r = 0.22, p = 0.01), monitoring (r = 0.25, p = 0.01), initiative (r = 0.21, p = 0.01), working memory (r = 0.21, p = 0.01), and planning (r = 0.24, p = 0, 01), they are related to the behavior of high school students.
Conclusions: The results are discussed on the role of executive functions in behavioral control and academic performance of high school students from Ecuador.


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