Table 2.
Executive function of ADHD subtypes and NC group on the BRIEF-P
| Subscales | ADHD subtypes | NC group (n = 63, d) | η2 | Bonferroni group comparison (P<0.050) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADHD-I (n = 25, a) | ADHD-HI (n = 44, b) | ADHD-C (n = 94, c) | ||||
| Inhibition | 25.74 ± 4.68 | 29.93 ± 5.82 | 31.96 ± 5.41 | 20.69 ± 3.86 | 0.46 | c, b > a > d |
| Shift | 13.00 ± 3.04 | 12.84 ± 2.41 | 13.74 ± 3.26 | 12.41 ± 2.79 | 0.04 | c > d |
| Emotional control | 13.74 ± 3.38 | 14.86 ± 3.25 | 15.49 ± 3.65 | 12.20 ± 2.46 | 0.15 | b, c > d |
| Working memory | 28.53 ± 4.64 | 26.32 ± 5.55 | 29.36 ± 4.51 | 20.95 ± 4.60 | 0.33 | a, b, c > d; c > b |
| Plan/organize | 15.95 ± 3.41 | 15.68 ± 3.06 | 17.90 ± 3.14 | 13.29 ± 2.40 | 0.27 | a, b, c > d; c > b |
| ISCI | 39.47 ± 7.14 | 44.80 ± 8.34 | 47.45 ± 7.79 | 32.90 ± 5.73 | 0.41 | c >b > a > d |
| FI | 26.74 ± 5.92 | 27.70 ± 4.97 | 29.23 ± 6.20 | 24.61 ± 4.46 | 0.11 | b, c > d |
| EMI | 44.47 ± 7.60 | 42.00 ± 8.19 | 47.27 ± 7.03 | 34.24 ± 6.61 | 0.36 | a, b, c > d; c > b |
| GEC | 96.95 ± 15.74 | 99.64 ± 16.95 | 108.46 ± 14.96 | 79.54 ± 12.75 | 0.39 | c > a, b > d |
The data are shown as mean ± SD. BRIEF-P: Behavior Rating Scale of Executive Function-Preschool Version; ADHD: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; NC: Normal control; ISCI: Inhibition Self-Control Index; FI: Flexibility Index; EMI: Emergent Metacognition Index; GEC: Global Executive Composite; SD: Standard deviation; ADHD-I: ADHD-inattentive; ADHD-HI: ADHD-hyperactive/impulsive; ADHD-C: ADHD-combined.