Abstract
This study examined the impact of childhood traumatic brain injury (TBI) on self-regulation and social and behavioral functioning, and the role of self-regulation as a predictor of children's social and behavioral functioning. Participants included 65 children with moderate to severe TBI and 65 children without TBI, all between 6 and 11 years of age. Self-regulation and social and behavioral functioning were assessed 2 to 5 years following injury. Children with TBI displayed deficits in self-regulation and social and behavioral functioning, after controlling for socioeconomic status (SES), although the magnitude of the deficits was not related to injury severity. Self-regulation accounted for significant variance in children's social and behavioral functioning, after controlling for SES and group membership. Self-regulation may be an important determinant of children's social and behavioral functioning following TBI.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 609-621 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Children
- Injury severity
- Postinjury outcomes
- Self-regulation
- Social and behavioral functioning
- Traumatic brain injury