Table 1.
Executive Function of the ADHD and NC groups on the BRIEF-P
| Subscales | ADHD group (n = 163) | NC group (n = 63) | η2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inhibition | 30.64 ± 5.78 | 20.69 ± 3.86 | 0.40 | <0.001 |
| Shift | 13.40 ± 3.03 | 12.41 ± 2.79 | 0.02 | 0.039 |
| Emotional control | 15.10 ± 3.53 | 12.20 ± 2.46 | 0.13 | <0.001 |
| Working memory | 28.41 ± 4.99 | 20.95 ± 4.60 | 0.28 | <0.001 |
| Plan/organize | 17.04 ± 3.30 | 13.29 ± 2.40 | 0.20 | <0.001 |
| ISCI | 45.74 ± 8.25 | 32.90 ± 5.73 | 0.35 | <0.001 |
| FI | 28.50 ± 5.88 | 24.61 ± 4.46 | 0.09 | <0.001 |
| EMI | 45.45 ± 7.75 | 34.24 ± 6.61 | 0.28 | <0.001 |
| GEC | 104.59 ± 16.26 | 79.54 ± 12.75 | 0.32 | <0.001 |
The data are shown as mean ± SD. BRIEF-P: Behavior Rating Scale of Executive Function-Preschool Version; ADHD: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; NCs: Normal controls; ISCI: Inhibition Self-Control Index; FI: Flexibility Index; EMI: Emergent Metacognition Index; GEC: Global Executive Composite; SD: Standard deviation.