Articulation speaks to executive function: an investigation in 4- to 6-year olds

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dc.contributor.authorNetelenbos, Nicole
dc.contributor.authorGibb, Robbin L.
dc.contributor.authorLi, Fangfang
dc.contributor.authorGonzalez, Claudia L. R.
dc.date.accessioned2018-10-31T17:53:07Z
dc.date.available2018-10-31T17:53:07Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.descriptionSherpa Romeo green journal: open accessen_US
dc.description.abstractExecutive function (EF) and language learning play a prominent role in early childhood development. Empirical research continues to point to a concurrent relation between these two faculties. What has been given little attention, however, is the association between EF and speech articulation abilities in children. This study investigated this relation in children aged 4–6 years. Significant correlations indicated that children with better EF [via parental report of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF)inventory] exhibited stronger speech sound production abilities in the articulation of the “s” and “sh” sounds. Furthermore, regression analyses revealed that the Global Executive Composite (GEC) of EF as measured by the BRIEF, served as a predictor for speech sound proficiency and that speech sound proficiency served as a predictor for the GEC. Together, these results demonstrate the imbricated nature of EF and speech sound production while bearing theoretical and practical implications. From a theoretical standpoint, the close link between EF and speech articulation may indicate a common ontogenetic pathway. From a practical perspective, the results suggest that children with speech difficulties could be at higher risk for EF deficits.en_US
dc.description.peer-reviewYesen_US
dc.identifier.citationNetelenbos, N., Gibb, R. L., Li, F., & Gonzalez, C. L. R. (2018). Articulation speaks to executive function: An investigation in 4- to 6- year olds. Frontiers in Psychology, 9(172). doi:10.3389/fpsyg.201800172en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10133/5227
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherFrontiers Mediaen_US
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Neuroscienceen_US
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Psychologyen_US
dc.publisher.facultyArts and Scienceen_US
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Lethbridgeen_US
dc.subjectSpeech articulationen_US
dc.subjectExecutive functionen_US
dc.subjectBRIEFen_US
dc.subjectFricative productionen_US
dc.subjectCognitionen_US
dc.subjectChild developmenten_US
dc.subjectLanguage developmenten_US
dc.subject.lcshExecutive functions (Neuropsychology)
dc.subject.lcshCommunicative competence in children
dc.subject.lcshChildren--Language
dc.titleArticulation speaks to executive function: an investigation in 4- to 6-year oldsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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