학술논문
Study protocol: How does cognitive flexibility relate to other executive functions and learning in healthy young adults?
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Tong K; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Chan YN; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Cheng X; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Cheon B; National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, United States of America.; Ellefson M; University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.; Fauziana R; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Feng S; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Fischer N; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Gulyás B; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Hoo N; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Hung D; National Institute of Education, Singapore, Singapore.; Kalaivanan K; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Langley C; University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.; Lee KM; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Lee LL; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Lee T; National Institute of Education, Singapore, Singapore.; Melani I; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Melia N; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Pei JY; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Raghani L; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Sam YL; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Seow P; National Institute of Education, Singapore, Singapore.; Suckling J; University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.; Tan YF; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Teo CL; National Institute of Education, Singapore, Singapore.; Uchiyama R; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Yap HS; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Christopoulos G; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Hendriks H; University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.; Chen A; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.; Robbins T; University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.; Sahakian B; University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.; Kourtzi Z; University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.; Leong V; Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.
Source
Publisher: Public Library of Science Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101285081 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1932-6203 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 19326203 NLM ISO Abbreviation: PLoS One Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
Background: Cognitive flexibility (CF) enables individuals to readily shift from one concept or mode of practice/thoughts to another in response to changes in the environment and feedback, making CF vital to optimise success in obtaining goals. However, how CF relates to other executive functions (e.g., working memory, response inhibition), mental abilities (e.g., creativity, literacy, numeracy, intelligence, structure learning), and social factors (e.g., multilingualism, tolerance of uncertainty, perceived social support, social decision-making) is less well understood. The current study aims to (1) establish the construct validity of CF in relation to other executive function skills and intelligence, and (2) elucidate specific relationships between CF, structure learning, creativity, career decision making and planning, and other life skills.
Methods: This study will recruit up to 400 healthy Singaporean young adults (age 18-30) to complete a wide range of cognitive tasks and social questionnaires/tasks. The richness of the task/questionnaire battery and within-participant administration enables us to use computational modelling and structural equation modelling to examine connections between the latent constructs of interest.
Significance and Impact: The current study is the first systematic investigation into the construct validity of CF and its interrelationship with other important cognitive skills such as learning and creativity, within an Asian context. The study will further explore the concept of CF as a non-unitary construct, a novel theoretical proposition in the field. The inclusion of a structure learning paradigm is intended to inform future development of a novel intervention paradigm to enhance CF. Finally, the results of the study will be useful for informing classroom pedagogy and the design of lifelong learning policies and curricula, as part of the wider remit of the Cambridge-NTU Centre for Lifelong Learning and Individualised Cognition (CLIC).
Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
(Copyright: This is an open access article, free of all copyright, and may be freely reproduced, distributed, transmitted, modified, built upon, or otherwise used by anyone for any lawful purpose. The work is made available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication.)
Methods: This study will recruit up to 400 healthy Singaporean young adults (age 18-30) to complete a wide range of cognitive tasks and social questionnaires/tasks. The richness of the task/questionnaire battery and within-participant administration enables us to use computational modelling and structural equation modelling to examine connections between the latent constructs of interest.
Significance and Impact: The current study is the first systematic investigation into the construct validity of CF and its interrelationship with other important cognitive skills such as learning and creativity, within an Asian context. The study will further explore the concept of CF as a non-unitary construct, a novel theoretical proposition in the field. The inclusion of a structure learning paradigm is intended to inform future development of a novel intervention paradigm to enhance CF. Finally, the results of the study will be useful for informing classroom pedagogy and the design of lifelong learning policies and curricula, as part of the wider remit of the Cambridge-NTU Centre for Lifelong Learning and Individualised Cognition (CLIC).
Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
(Copyright: This is an open access article, free of all copyright, and may be freely reproduced, distributed, transmitted, modified, built upon, or otherwise used by anyone for any lawful purpose. The work is made available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication.)