Development of Spatial Memory in Children
Author Information
Author(s): Kostakos Konstantinos, Pliakopanou Alexandra, Meimaridis Vasileios, Galanou Ourania-Natalia, Anagnostou Aikaterini, Sertidou Dimitra, Katis Panagiotis, Anastasiou Periklis, Katsoulidis Konstantinos, Lykogiorgos Yannis, Mytilinaios Dimitrios, Katsenos Andreas P., Simos Yannis V., Bellos Stefanos, Konitsiotis Spyridon, Peschos Dimitrios, Tsamis Konstantinos I., Martella Giuseppina
Primary Institution: University of Ioannina
Hypothesis
Does performance time improve as students age?
Conclusion
Spatial memory and navigation skills improve with age in children.
Supporting Evidence
- Statistically significant differences were observed in performance times among different age groups.
- Older children completed navigation tasks more efficiently than younger ones.
- Children's ability to integrate visual stimuli with other sensory inputs enhances their navigation skills.
Takeaway
As kids grow up, they get better at remembering where things are and how to get around. This study shows that practice and age help them improve these skills.
Methodology
The study involved 496 schoolchildren aged 4 to 15, who were tested on their spatial memory and navigation abilities using two different tasks.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from variations in regional and socioeconomic factors.
Limitations
The study may have bias due to regional and socioeconomic factors, and fewer participants were included in the younger age group.
Participant Demographics
Participants were schoolchildren aged 4 to 15 from kindergartens, primary schools, and high schools in Greece.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.012 for Test 1, p=0.019 for Test 2
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 41.86–50.29 for males in Test 1, 95% CI: 48.41–58.48 for females in Test 1
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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