Executive Functioning in College Students: Evaluation of the Dutch Executive Function index (EFI-NL)

Janssen, G.T.L.; Mey, H.R.A. De; Egger, J.I.M.

doi:10.1080/00207450802333979

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“…Table 1 presents the descriptive statistics for all of the dependent variables and covariates examined in the current study. The distribution of the total scores obtained on the EFI index measure (M=101.46, SD=10.10) were comparable to those obtained in previous standardization studies (Janssen et al 2009;Spinella 2005). Nearly half (n=98 or 46 %) of the sample reported no experience with action video games.…”

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Executive Function and Action Gaming among College Students

2014

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The popularity and use of action video games has grown considerably in the last decade. Empirical evidence suggests that there is a significant association between action gaming and cognitive and executive abilities. The functioning of individuals' with or without gaming experience has been measured primarily with objective or performance-based assessments of executive function. The current study used a reliable and valid self-report (i.e., subjective) assessment of executive function, the Executive Functioning Inventory (EFI; Spinella in International Journal of Neuroscience, 115, 649-667 2005) to examine whether prolonged action gaming (e.g., intensity and duration) could account for executive function differences among 212 undergraduate participants (Mage=21.1) with varying degrees of action gaming experience. The EFI made up of 5 domains (e.g., motivational drive, impulse control, empathy, organization, and strategic planning) measured participants' overall level of executive function. After controlling for gender, age, education, depression, and state and trait anxiety, action gaming intensity was associated with and predicted lower overall levels of executive function. The findings suggest that current gaming behaviors negatively relate to young adult's typical level of functioning in everyday situations which can include deficiencies in work and school settings.Keywords Action video games . Action gaming . Executive function . EFI . College students As the popularity and use of action video games has increased in the last decade (Adams and Rollings 2006), questions regarding the positive and negative effects, both short-and long-term, of prolonged gaming have persisted. These questions have been primarily directed toward young adults (i.e., ages 18-24) who spend more time playing Curr Psychol

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2014

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“…The phenotype of PMS comprises a moderate to severe cognitive disability with profound communication deficits, Affective (14) Affective/anxiety (23) Anxiety (9) Affective (7) Affective (10) Affective ( (Beery et al 2004). EFI, Executive Function Index (Janssen et al 2009). BVAQ, Bermond-Vorst Alexithymia Questionnaire (Vorst & Bermond 2001).…”

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“…Beery VMI, Beery‐Buktenica Developmental Test for Visual‐Motor Integration (Beery et al ). EFI, Executive Function Index (Janssen et al ). BVAQ, Bermond‐Vorst Alexithymia Questionnaire (Vorst & Bermond ).…”

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Neuropsychological phenotype and psychopathology in seven adult patients with Phelan‐McDermid syndrome: implications for treatment strategy

Egger

Zwanenburg

Ravenswaaij-Arts

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Genes Brain and Behavior

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Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) or 22q13.3 deletion syndrome is characterized by a variable degree of intellectual disability, impaired speech and language as well as social communicative skills and mild dysmorphic features. The SHANK3 gene is thought to be a major contributor to the phenotype. Apart from the syndrome-associated autistic features, symptoms from the bipolar spectrum can be discerned, in particular behavior instability and fluctuating mood culminating in a (hypo)manic state. In case of coincident major somatic events, a deteriorating course may occur. This study comprises seven adult patients (four females and three males; aged 21-44 years) with genetically proven PMS. Data from medical records were collected and extensive assessment of neuropsychological variables was performed to identify cognitive characteristics and their relation with psychopathology and treatment. All patients showed profound communication deficits and their developmental functioning ranged from 1.0 to 6.3 years. In addition, they had slow speed of information processing, impairment of attentional and executive functions and cognitive alexithymia. As to psychopathology, features from the affective and anxiety domains were prominent findings in these seven patients suggesting the presence of a bipolar spectrum disorder that could be effectively moderated with mood-stabilizing agents. Results are discussed in terms of the putative involvement of structural brain abnormalities, in particular cerebellar vermis hypoplasia and corpus callosum thinning and their cognitive and emotional sequelae. It is concluded that the treatment of 22q13.3-associated psychopathology should include prescription of mood-stabilizing agents in combination with individually tailored contextual neuropsychological measures.

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“…Moreover, although five subscales were derived through factor analysis for the EFI (Spinella, 2005), a recent study of a Dutch version for the five-factor structure did not adequately fit their data and reliability coefficients were low (Janssen et al, 2009). …”

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Psychometric properties of the Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale: A Spanish-Language Version in a community sample of puerto rican adults.

Vélez-Pastrana¹,

González²,

Cardona³

et al. 2016

Psychological Assessment

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Performance-based measures have shown some limitation in the assessment of Executive Functions (EF) and rating scales have been proposed as an alternative. Our aim was to conduct a comprehensive psychometric evaluation of the Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS), as administered in 452 Latino community adults (65.5% female). The BDEFS was back-translated into Spanish. We performed exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to assess the structure of the translated BDEFS and to compare it with the original 5-factor structure based on the English language version. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was performed to test the original language structure of the instrument, and also a modified version with items that loaded equally in both versions. The Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS) was used to screen for ADHD symptoms. We assessed invariance on the latent factor’s mean by age and gender, and to estimate associations with ADHD symptom dimensions. The 5-factor structure of the BDEFS was partially supported by EFA/CFA, in which 78 out of 89 items loaded similar to the original English language structure. Factor scores were significantly associated with ADHD symptom dimensions. Model-based contrasts revealed that inattention was primarily associated with disorganization, time-management and motivational aspects of EF; hyperactivity was predominantly related to self-restraint and self-regulation factors. The BDEFS seemingly assesses similar dimensions of the EF construct in English and in the present Spanish language versions. Factor scores were differentially associated with ADHD subtypes. Replication and confirmation of the Spanish language BDEFS in a larger sample is advised.

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Executive Functioning in College Students: Evaluation of the Dutch Executive Function index (EFI-NL)

Cited by 16 publications

References 9 publications

Executive Function and Action Gaming among College Students

Executive Function and Action Gaming among College Students

Neuropsychological phenotype and psychopathology in seven adult patients with Phelan‐McDermid syndrome: implications for treatment strategy

Psychometric properties of the Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale: A Spanish-Language Version in a community sample of puerto rican adults.

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