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Mako Momoda, Hyogo Institute for Traumatic Stress, JapanAbstract
Executive function (EF) is a multidimensional construct critical for goal-directed behavior. While performance-based tests are traditional, they often lack ecological validity. This study investigates the age and gender variations in self-reported everyday EF using the Japanese version of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version (J-BRIEF-A) across a stratified lifespan sample (N = 1,378, aged 18–89). Focusing specifically on the psychosocial impacts across different life stages, our cross-sectional analysis revealed a distinct “reverse age pattern.” Significant age and gender differences emerged, demonstrating that younger adults—particularly men in their 20s and women in their 30s—perceive significantly more executive difficulties than older adults. The discussion integrates neurobiological development and Japanese national statistics on time use and stress. We suggest that self-reported EF difficulties do not merely follow a linear biological decline, but may be significantly influenced by life-stage specific stressors, such as chronic sleep deprivation and heavy domestic multitasking burdens. Future research should further examine these associations to clarify the causal impact of such environmental factors on perceived executive functioning.
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Conference: ACP2026Stream: Mental Health
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