Abstract
Children’s sleep problems, such as nightmares and insomnia, are associated with poorer functioning in higher-order cognitive abilities known as executive function (EF). EF is a broad unitary construct composed of distinct foundational components that enable goal-directed behavior. EF is associated with important socio-emotional and behavioral development, as well as academic performance. Although EF deficits have been linked with sleep problems in children, research has not examined whether improvements in sleep deficits translate into EF gains. Behavioral sleep interventions reduce sleep problems but also improve behavioral functioning in children. Possibly, EF improvements could be associated with these behavioral improvements. The current study aimed to determine whether a brief cognitive-behavioral sleep intervention for nightmares in children (CBT-NC) led to secondary improvements in EF.
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