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Working memory training improves reading processes in typically developing children.

Loosli, Sandra V., Buschkuehl, Martin, Perrig, Walter J., Jaeggi, Susanne M.·2012·Child Neuropsychology

DOI 10.1080/09297049.2011.575772

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The goal of this study was to investigate whether a brief cognitive training intervention results in a specific performance increase in the trained task, and whether there are transfer effects to other nontrained measures. A computerized, adaptive working memory intervention was conducted with 9- to 11-year-old typically developing children. The children considerably improved their performance in the trained working memory task. Additionally, compared to a matched control group, the experimental group significantly enhanced their reading performance after training, providing further evidence for shared processes between working memory and reading.

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Authors: Loosli, S. V., Buschkuehl, M., Perrig, W. J., & Jaeggi, S. M.
Affiliations: University of Bern (CH)
University of Michigan (US)
Corresponding author: Jaeggi, Susanne M.
ORCID: Loosli, Sandra V.
Jaeggi, Susanne M.
Venue: Child Neuropsychology
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Published: 2011-05-26
Volume: 18
Issue: 1
Pages: 62-78
ISSN: 0929-7049 (ISSN-L)
1744-4136
DOI: 10.1080/09297049.2011.575772
OpenAlex: W2128397957
Cited by: 365
References: 86
Citations by year: 2026: 11 · 2025: 19 · 2024: 15 · 2023: 19 · 2022: 15 · 2021: 22 · 2020: 57 · 2019: 53 · 2018: 28 · 2017: 27 · 2016: 19 · 2015: 27 · 2014: 23 · 2013: 19 · 2012: 10
FWCI: 22.18
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Child Neuropsychology (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Bern Open Repository and Information System (University of Bern) (submittedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Cognitive Abilities and Testing
Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Reading and Literacy Development
Social Sciences › Psychology › Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology › Developmental and Educational Neuropsychology
Keywords: working memory training, cognitive training, reading achievement, typically developing children, transfer effects
MeSH terms: Child, Child Development, Cognition, Educational Status, Female, Humans, Male, Memory, Short-Term, Reading, Transfer, Psychology

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