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Research Article

Executive functioning as a moderator of flossing behaviour among young adults: a temporal self-regulation theory perspective

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Article: 2249972 | Received 23 May 2023, Accepted 13 Aug 2023, Published online: 27 Aug 2023

Figures & data

Table 1. Means, standard deviations, ranges, and zero-order correlations between key variables.

Table 2. Hierarchical linear regression modelling self-reported monthly flossing frequency and using the global executive composite as a measure of general executive functioning.

Table 3. Comparison of hierarchical linear regressions modelling self-reported monthly flossing frequency using either the BRIEF-a behavioural regulation index or metacognition index to measure executive functioning.

Table 4. Direct (βD) and interaction (βI) coefficients of behavioural regulation index subscales from the behaviour rating inventory of executive function – adult version.

Figure 1. Effect of shifting (High Shift vs Low Shift) as a moderator of the relationship between intention and monthly flossing, with data split by behavioural prepotency (High BP vs Low BP).

Plotted linear slopes comparing how task-shifting influences the relationship between intention and behaviour, given different levels of behavioural prepotency. There is a clear interaction among the low behavioural prepotency group only, indicating that fewer task-shifting difficulties is associated with a stronger relationship between flossing intentions and flossing behaviour for this group.
Figure 1. Effect of shifting (High Shift vs Low Shift) as a moderator of the relationship between intention and monthly flossing, with data split by behavioural prepotency (High BP vs Low BP).

Figure 2. Effect of emotional control (High EC vs Low EC) as a moderator of the relationship between intention and monthly flossing, with data split by behavioural prepotency (High BP vs Low BP).

Plotted linear slopes comparing how emotional control influences the relationship between intention and behaviour, given different levels of behavioural prepotency. There is a clear interaction again among the low behavioural prepotency group only, indicating that fewer emotional control difficulties is associated with a stronger relationship between flossing intentions and flossing behaviour for this group.
Figure 2. Effect of emotional control (High EC vs Low EC) as a moderator of the relationship between intention and monthly flossing, with data split by behavioural prepotency (High BP vs Low BP).
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Data availability statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.