Measurement of Self-regulation in preschool and elementary children : A scoping review

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Philpott-Robinson, Kelsey, Johnson, Tennille, Evans, Leah, Wales, Kylie, Leonard, Carl and Lane, Alison E.. (2023). Measurement of Self-regulation in preschool and elementary children : A scoping review. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics. 43(4), pp. 403-429. https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2022.2158055
AuthorsPhilpott-Robinson, Kelsey, Johnson, Tennille, Evans, Leah, Wales, Kylie, Leonard, Carl and Lane, Alison E.
Abstract

Aims
This scoping review sought to identify and characterize measurement of self-regulation in preschool and elementary aged children.

Methods
The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses-Scoping Review (ScR) guidelines were applied. Databases from the fields of allied health, education, medicine, and social sciences were searched including: CINAHL, Education Database (ProQuest), Education Research Complete, EMBASE, ERIC, iNFORMIT Combined, Medline, PsychINFO, Social Sciences (ProQuest), Teacher Reference Center, and Web of Science. Articles published between 2015 and 2020 were included. Dual review was utilized at all stages and a third reviewer resolved any conflicts.

Results
Sixty-seven studies were included in this review. A range of observational, self-report, teacher report, caregiver report, and observational measures of self-regulation were identified. Included studies were primarily published in education and psychology disciplines, with no studies by occupational therapists identified.

Conclusions
Although a range of measures were identified in this scoping review, the results highlight the lack of consensus regarding self-regulation measurement that occupational therapists use to design and implement therapy programs to address child emotional and behavioral needs.

Keywordsmeasurement; occupational therapy; preschool; school-aged children; self-regulation
Year2023
JournalPhysical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics
Journal citation43 (4), pp. 403-429
PublisherTaylor & Francis
ISSN0194-2638
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2022.2158055
PubMed ID36647208
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85146751239
Page range403-429
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Online16 Jan 2023
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Accepted07 Dec 2022
Deposited01 Jul 2025
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