Objective: Sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT) is used to describe a particular type of attention deficit disorder, concentration and slowness in information processing. The aim of this study was to develop a program of executive functions and investigate its effect on the performance of students with SCT. Method: The research method is semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test with control group. The designed training package consisted of 14 sessions in which 4 skills (working memory, inhibition, flexibility and attention training) were taught. The statistical population in cluded 8-10year old students from Tabriz, of whom 30 were selected and randomly divided into two groups: experimental (15) and control (15). The SCT questionnaire was completed by the parents of both groups. After the pre-test, the experimental group was trained for 14 sessions. The post-test was performed again and the pre-test and post-test data were analyzed using covariance analysis. Results: The obtained data showed significant difference between the two groups in the variables of the post-test variable of SCT after adjusting for the effect of the pre-test score (P<01). Conclusion: The research findings suggest that by improving the executive functions, the symptoms of SCT disorder can be decreased.
abdolmohamadi K, ghadiri sourman abadi F. Investigate the effectiveness of the executive functions training program on Sluggish Cognitive Tempo. JOEC 2021; 21 (2) : 6 URL: http://joec.ir/article-1-1290-en.html