Comparative Study of H.R Neuropsychological Battery Results between Urban and Rural Children / 中国临床心理学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective: To compare the H.R neuropsychological functions of urban and rural children and to elucidate possible affecting factors. Methods:57 urban children and 54 rural children between 6.5～7.5 ages were assessed on the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery. Results:①The scores of Category, Touch Operating, and Proceeding subtests in H.R.B of urban children were significantly higher than those of rural children.②There were significant differences in parenting behaviors between the parents of urban children and rural children.③There were significant correlations between parenting behaviors and H.R.B performance. Conclusion: Parenting behavior could be an influential factor in the development of neuropsychological functioning in children.