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Interaction of Impulsivity, Attention, and Intelligence in Early Adolescents Born Preterm without Sequelae

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  • Rocío Galán-Megías

    (International Doctoral School, University of Seville, 41004 Seville, Spain)

  • María Dolores Lanzarote-Fernández

    (Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments, University of Seville, 41018 Seville, Spain
    Pediatrics Integral and Pediatric Psychology Research Group CTS-152, Consejería de Salud, Junta de Andalucía, 11620 Andalusia, Spain)

  • Javier Casanovas-Lax

    (Paediatrics Clinical Management Unit, University Hospital of Valme, 41014 Sevilla, Spain)

  • Eva María Padilla-Muñoz

    (Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatments, University of Seville, 41018 Seville, Spain
    Pediatrics Integral and Pediatric Psychology Research Group CTS-152, Consejería de Salud, Junta de Andalucía, 11620 Andalusia, Spain)

Abstract

There is insufficient evidence on the intellectual and attentional profile of adolescents born prematurely. Aim: to identify maladjustment in intellectual and attention skills at the beginning of secondary school. Method: 69 premature 12-year-old adolescents were evaluated with the WISC, d2 Test of Attention, and Test of Perception of Differences-Revised (CARAS-R). Results: adolescents present intellectual and attention abilities in the normal range. However, all premature adolescents show difficulties in impulse control and female adolescents are better in processing speed. Depending on the category of prematurity, differences in attention skills are evident. Conclusion: adolescents born prematurely without associated sequelae have significantly lower performance in the same areas than the normative group. This could affect the cognitive control of their behavior and academic performance in the medium and long term. Great prematurity could interfere with attention skills and self-control even at the age of 12, especially in males.

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  • Rocío Galán-Megías & María Dolores Lanzarote-Fernández & Javier Casanovas-Lax & Eva María Padilla-Muñoz, 2021. "Interaction of Impulsivity, Attention, and Intelligence in Early Adolescents Born Preterm without Sequelae," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(17), pages 1-12, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:17:p:9043-:d:623270
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