APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Executive Function, Sleep Patterns, and Body Mass Index in Emerging Adults: Direct and Interactive Effects
- Gabriela Lelakowska
Northern Illinois University - Brittany Balassone
Northern Illinois University - Meghan Kanya
Northern Illinois University - Marissa Dawson
Northern Illinois University - David Bridgett
Northern Illinois University
Abstract
The current study examines the direct and interactive effects of emerging adult’s executive functioning abilities and sleep patterns on body mass index. A significant interaction between inhibition and sleep disturbance in association with BMI; however, no main effects were identified.
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