Gender-specific prediction patterns: working memory span negatively predicts listening more strongly in males, while its positive bridging influence on English performance is stronger in females¶

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Subclaims¶

q2 i? In the male network A4–D3 was strongest (0.20) and A4–D1 was negative (−0.10); in the female network A4 and A3 both predicted D3 at 0.21. → Ma 2023 q2 i? The authors summarise that working memory span's negative listening connection was stronger in males and its bridging influence stronger in females. → Ma 2023 (2)

Evidence¶

Ma 2023¶

Ma, C., Song, M., & Zhao, X. (2023). The impact of executive functions on English academic performance among Chinese primary school students: A network analysis. https://www.nwnu.edu.cn

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Gender-stratified network estimation: the male network had 16 non-zero edges (avg. 0.14) with 8 cross-community edges; the female network had 7 non-zero edges (avg. 0.16) with 4 positive cross-community edges, where "A4 and A3 both strongly predict D3(weights=0.21)".

"Figure 3 shows thatA4 has the strongest positive connection to D3 (weight = 0.20), followed by A3 and A5 to D3 (weights = 0.17, 0.15), and A1 to D2 (weight = 0.06). Conversely, A4 negatively predictsD1(weight=−0.10)."

Ma 2023 (2)¶

Ma, C., Song, M., & Zhao, X. (2023). The impact of executive functions on English academic performance among Chinese primary school students: A network analysis. https://www.nwnu.edu.cn

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Authors' summary of the gender comparison results in the Discussion, highlighting "distinct roles of executive function subcomponents in predicting English academic performance across genders".

"working memory span had a stronger negative bridging connection with listening in males, while cognitive flexibility had a greater bridging influence on overall performance in males. Conversely, working memory span's bridging influence was strongerinfemales."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Gender — moderator: an instructional effect differs by group

Related Claims¶

• Working memory span, updating, and cognitive flexibility positively predict English writing, response inhibition positively predicts reading, and working memory span negatively predicts listening — a broader claim this one bears on
• Male and female networks differ in structure and overall connectivity, with tighter internal connections in the male sample — related
• The negative working memory span–listening connection may reflect common-effect structure and overload of listening input rather than a direct detrimental role — related