A popular topic in developmental science is self-regulation, an aspect of functioning viewed as contributing to optimal development. Of particular theoretical importance is top-down (frontal cortically based) self-regulation (TDSR). This article briefly reviews recent research on TDSR's relation to four areas of development: maladjustment, social competence, prosocial development, and academic development. Recent studies on the topic often involve sophisticated methods and designs; moreover, several relevant meta-analyses have been published in the recent past. In general, a higher level of TDSR has been associated with better adjustment, social competence, prosociality, and success in the school setting. Limitations in the research and extant meta-analyses are briefly noted.

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自上而下的自我调节与儿童和青少年发展结果的相关性


发展科学中的一个热门话题是自我调节，这是被视为有助于最佳发展的功能方面。具有特殊理论重要性的是自上而下（基于额叶皮层）的自我调节（TDSR）。本文简要回顾了 TDSR 与四个发展领域关系的最新研究：适应不良、社会能力、亲社会发展和学术发展。最近关于该主题的研究通常涉及复杂的方法和设计；此外，最近还发表了一些相关的荟萃分析。一般来说，较高水平的 TDSR 与更好的适应能力、社交能力、亲社会性和在学校环境中的成功有关。简要指出了研究和现有荟萃分析的局限性。