Advisor | Walcott, Christy M. | en_US |
Author | Cin, Angela D. | en_US |
Date Accessioned | 2013-06-06T12:20:15Z | |
Date Available | 2014-07-31T12:06:28Z | |
Date of Issue | 2013 | en_US |
Identifier (URI) | http://hdl.handle.net/10342/1795 | |
Description | The Dual Pathways theory of AD/HD explains that there may be two independent neurologically based pathways in which AD/HD may develop: executive dysfunction (EDF) and delay aversion (DAv). A separate line of research has linked AD/HD to early reading problems. The purpose of this study was to further explore the two pathways of AD/HD in relation to the development of early literacy skills. More specifically, the relationship between EDF and DAv in preschoolers and phonemic awareness ability was examined. Using a hierarchical regression, it was indicated that there was a statistically significant relationship between EDF scores and levels of inattention as rated by teachers. Teacher-rated hyperactivity/impulsivity was also significantly correlated with our early literacy outcome measure, indicating a possible connection between these two variables. No significant relationships emerged between EDF or DAv and the early literacy measure. Future research should explore the role of teacher-reported inattention as a potential mediator of EDF and preliteracy development. Lastly, a third pathway has recently been proposed; the pathways model should be explored further using multiple measures for each to determine potential relationships with common functional impairments such as literacy development. | en_US |
Extent | 46 p. | en_US |
Format Medium | dissertations, academic | en_US |
Language | | en_US |
Publisher | East Carolina University | en_US |
Subject | Psychology | en_US |
Subject | Education | en_US |
Subject | ADHD | en_US |
Subject | Delay aversion | en_US |
Subject | Executive dysfunction | en_US |
Subject | Phonemic awareness | en_US |
Subject | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder | |
Library of Congress Subject Headings | Attention-deficit-disordered children | |
Library of Congress Subject Headings | Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder | |
Library of Congress Subject Headings | Attention in children | |
Library of Congress Subject Headings | Executive functions (Neuropsychology) | |
Library of Congress Subject Headings | Reward (Psychology) in children | |
Library of Congress Subject Headings | Reading (Early childhood) | |
Library of Congress Subject Headings | Literacy | |
Title | The Relations Among Executive Dysfunction, Delay Aversion and Phonemic Awareness in Proschoolers | en_US |
Type | Master's Thesis | en_US |
Department | Psychology: School Psychology | en_US |
Degree | M.A. | en_US |