ERIC Number: EJ1215320
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Jun
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-1053-8151
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Self-Regulation, Engagement, and Developmental Functioning in Preschool-Aged Children
Coelho, Vera; Cadima, Joana; Pinto, Ana Isabel; GuimarĂ£es, Cristiana
Journal of Early Intervention, v41 n2 p105-124 Jun 2019
Self-regulation can be relevant for engagement, as children need to be able to modulate behaviors and control attention to be engaged. Although previous studies focus on the relation between self-regulation and engagement, little is known about this subject in children with disabilities or at risk. This study analyzes relations between self-regulation and engagement in inclusive preschool settings, considering children's developmental functioning (DF). The main goal is to examine whether DF moderates the relation between self-regulation and engagement. Participants include three groups of children: with disabilities (n = 54), at risk (n = 78), and typically developing (n = 115). DF was assessed with a short version of the Matrix for Assessment of Activities and Participation; self-regulation with Head-Toes-Knees-Shoulders; and engagement with Child Observation in Preschool. Results indicated that higher levels of self-regulation were related to higher levels of engagement. A moderation effect between self-regulation and DF was also found: in the group of children with disabilities, the influence of self-regulation on engagement was larger. This highlights the relevance of promoting self-regulation, particularly in children with lower DF.
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Self Control, Learner Engagement, Child Development, Students with Disabilities, At Risk Students, Preschool Education, Inclusion, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Portugal
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