How do psychosocial stress of the family, early-term birth and early childhood intervention affect the development of children's executive functions? Using Baileys scale III as a measurement for executive functions in children between 0 and 3 years
Longitudinal RCT reveals psychosocial stress and early-term birth negatively influence executive functions, while intervention enhances development.
Key Points
Psychosocial stress negatively affects children's executive functions during their first three years of life, indicating the need for support.
The study found a moderate association between early-term birth and executive functions, suggesting a potential area for intervention.
Families with psychosocial stress participated in a longitudinal RCT study with a home-visiting intervention program focused on executive functions development.
The impact of early childhood intervention through programs like Parents-as-Teachers may offer significant benefits for improving executive functions.