The Factorial Structure of Self-Regulation from Late Childhood to Adolescence: A Gender Perspective

The present study aimed to examine the factorial structure of self-regulation across three different groups (i.e. late childhood, early adolescence, and middle, adolescence) within male female samples. Two theoretical models were tested. first is unidimensional model which assumes that a domain-general ability without clear differentiation between its components (cognitive, emotional, behavioral). second implies conceptualized as multidimensional construct that’s composed cognitive behavioral components. Objective: current examined validity 3 age separated by gender. In addition, sought identify gender differences in children adolescents. Materials methods: participants comprised 584 aged 8 19 years. They enrolled Elementary, middle high schools Egypt. completed scale consisting subscales designed evaluate cognitive, self-regulation. Results: results favored all groups. difference two was statistically significant favoring over one-factor solution. also revealed genders t developmental course