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Table 3 Descriptive statistical analysis and results of ANOVA for executive function of the two groups before and after the intervention (M ± SD)

From: How pom cheerleading improves the executive function of preschool children: the mediating role of speed and agility

Group

Test

Executive function

Inhibitory control

Working memory

Cognitive flexibility

Experimental

Pre-test

27.90 ± 3.21

6.73 ± 3.00

7.03 ± 3.29

Post-test

34.83 ± 2.55

7.40 ± 2.98

7.37 ± 3.11

Control

Pre-test

28.03 ± 4.05

6.63 ± 2.31

7.07 ± 2.85

Post-test

29.17 ± 3.40

7.00 ± 2.36

7.23 ± 2.75

F(1,57) (Interaction)

59.289**

19.220*

0.038

ηp2

0.510

0.201

0.006

  1. *p < 0.05, **p < 0.01
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BMC Psychology

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