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Testing the association between physical activity and executive function skills in early childhood

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ID12136304
AuthorsMichael T Willoughby (0000-0002-8470-3533, RTI International, corresponding author), Amanda Wylie (0000-0002-9354-5848, RTI International), Amanda C Wylie, Diane Catellier (0000-0002-3082-628X, RTI International), Diane J Catellier
Year2018
Volume44
Pages82-89
Publication date2018-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEarly Childhood Research Quarterly (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0885-2006 • E-ISSN: 1873-7706
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.ecresq.2018.03.004
OpenAlexW2794706667
LanguageEN
Citations received10
References cited54

Association (psychology · Cognition · Cross-sectional study · Developmental psychology · Early childhood · Executive functions · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Psychiatry · Sedentary behavior · Children's Physical and Motor Development · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · Gerontology

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Unique citing works10
Citations per year1,43
Citation span2019 - 2026 (8)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 10

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