Conceptualising the Brain Awareness Process: A Systematic Review of Self-Regulation in Children.

Conceptualising the Brain Awareness Process: A Systematic Review of Self-Regulation in Children. | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 17 June 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Conceptualising the Brain Awareness Process: A Systematic Review of Self-Regulation in Children. Author : Petro Erasmus Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175018519.96458033/v1 193 views 113 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract This study introduces and conceptualises brain awareness , a novel, holistic self-regulatory process designed to enhance children’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioural regulation through intentional, goal-directed practices. Rooted in theoretical frameworks such as Developmental Systems Theory, Social Cognitive Theory, and Gestalt Theory, brain awareness integrates fragmented self-regulation components into a cohesive, transferrable process. The study employs a systematic conceptual literature review to disentangle the entangled concept of self-regulation, identifying key heuristics and exploring it in depth. These heuristics are then reorganised into a seven-phase self-regulation process: goal setting, activating mindfulness, goal pursuit, self-awareness and meta-monitoring, alerts and critical evaluation, effortful control, and creative cognitive flexibility. The Brain awareness process enables children to proactively shape their future by modifying thoughts, emotions, and behaviours to achieve personal goals. The process is designed to be child-friendly, making it accessible for early intervention and development. By bridging theoretical insights with practical applications, this study offers a promising pathway to enhance children’s self-regulation skills, supporting their cognitive, emotional, and social development. Future research will focus on empirically validating brain awareness intervention programs, exploring their neurobiological mechanisms, and assessing their effectiveness across diverse populations. This work advances the field of self-regulation in children by providing a comprehensive, integrative process for self-regulation in educational and therapeutic settings with children. Supplementary Material File (final brain awareness 1 anonymised.docx) Download 156.47 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 17 June 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords child development cognitive control cognitive flexibility emotional regulation meta-cogntition self regulation Authors Affiliations Petro Erasmus North-West University Faculty of Health Sciences View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 193 views 113 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Petro Erasmus. Conceptualising the Brain Awareness Process: A Systematic Review of Self-Regulation in Children.. Authorea . 17 June 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175018519.96458033/v1 If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. Simply select your manager software from the list below and click Download. For more information or tips please see 'Downloading to a citation manager' in the Help menu . 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