Evaluation of digit span memory in 7-12 years old children

Document Type : Original article

Authors

1 1. Student Research Commeittee. MSc of Audiology, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 2. Lecturer, MSc of Speech Therapy. Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 3. Assisstant Professor, Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.

4 4. Associate Professor of Biostatistics, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Background and Aim: Memory is an integral part of the learning process. There is strong correlation between academic achievements and components of short-term and working memory. The aim of the present study was to investigate the evolution of digit span memory in primary school-aged children.
Materials and Methods: This comparative, cross-sectional study was conducted on 180 students from six grades of primary school selected by available sampling. They were evaluated by Forward and Backward Digit span task. Two way ANOVA was used for data analysis.
Results: There was significant difference between Forward and Backward Digit span scores and aging (p<0.05). No meaningful relationship was found between gender and memory scores.
Conclusion: The short term and working memory performances improve with age in primary school children, suggesting functional maturation of underlying cognitive processes and brain areas.

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The Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume 3, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
July and August 2014
Pages 1-7

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  • Receive Date: 24 August 2015
  • Accept Date: 24 August 2015
  • First Publish Date: 24 August 2015

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