Association between reduced visual-motor integration performance and socioeconomic factors among preschool children in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study.
Visual-motor integration (VMI) is related to children's academic performance and school readiness. VMI scores measured using the Beery-Bucktenicka Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (Beery-VMI) can differ due to differences in cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. This study compa...
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| author | Mohd Izzuddin Hairol Naufal Nordin Jacqueline P'ng Sharanjeet Sharanjeet-Kaur Sumithira Narayanasamy Manisah Mohd-Ali Mahadir Ahmad Masne Kadar |
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| description | Visual-motor integration (VMI) is related to children's academic performance and school readiness. VMI scores measured using the Beery-Bucktenicka Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (Beery-VMI) can differ due to differences in cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. This study compared the VMI scores of Malaysian preschoolers with the corresponding US norms and determined the association between their VMI scores and socioeconomic factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 435 preschoolers (mean age: 5.95±0.47 years; age range: 5.08-6.83 years) from randomly selected public and private preschools. VMI scores were measured using Beery-VMI in the preschools' classrooms. Information on the socioeconomic characteristics of the preschoolers was obtained using a parent-report questionnaire. One sample t-test was used to compare their VMI scores with the corresponding US norms. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to explore the influence of socioeconomic factors on the preschoolers' VMI scores. Overall, Malaysian preschoolers' VMI performance was similar to the US standardized norms (p>0.05). Children from low-income families were twice likely to obtain lower than average VMI scores than those from higher-income families (OR = 2.47, 95%CI 1.05, 5.86). Children enrolled at public preschools were more likely to obtain a lower than average VMI score than those who enrolled at private preschools (OR = 2.60, 95%CI 1.12, 6.06). Children who started preschool at the age of six were more likely to obtain lower than average VMI scores than those who started at an earlier age (OR = 4.66, 95%CI 1.97, 11.04). Low maternal education level was also associated with lower than average VMI score (OR = 2.60, 95%CI 1.12, 6.06). Malaysian preschoolers' Beery-VMI performance compared well to their US counterparts. Some socioeconomic factors were associated with reduced VMI scores. Those from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to have reduced VMI performance, potentially adversely affecting their school readiness, cognitive performance, and future academic achievements. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e35ae90be91a49eb8f5433ab2eea58a22022-12-21T18:02:05ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032021-01-01163e024684610.1371/journal.pone.0246846Association between reduced visual-motor integration performance and socioeconomic factors among preschool children in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study.Mohd Izzuddin HairolNaufal NordinJacqueline P'ngSharanjeet Sharanjeet-KaurSumithira NarayanasamyManisah Mohd-AliMahadir AhmadMasne KadarVisual-motor integration (VMI) is related to children's academic performance and school readiness. VMI scores measured using the Beery-Bucktenicka Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (Beery-VMI) can differ due to differences in cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. This study compared the VMI scores of Malaysian preschoolers with the corresponding US norms and determined the association between their VMI scores and socioeconomic factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 435 preschoolers (mean age: 5.95±0.47 years; age range: 5.08-6.83 years) from randomly selected public and private preschools. VMI scores were measured using Beery-VMI in the preschools' classrooms. Information on the socioeconomic characteristics of the preschoolers was obtained using a parent-report questionnaire. One sample t-test was used to compare their VMI scores with the corresponding US norms. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to explore the influence of socioeconomic factors on the preschoolers' VMI scores. Overall, Malaysian preschoolers' VMI performance was similar to the US standardized norms (p>0.05). Children from low-income families were twice likely to obtain lower than average VMI scores than those from higher-income families (OR = 2.47, 95%CI 1.05, 5.86). Children enrolled at public preschools were more likely to obtain a lower than average VMI score than those who enrolled at private preschools (OR = 2.60, 95%CI 1.12, 6.06). Children who started preschool at the age of six were more likely to obtain lower than average VMI scores than those who started at an earlier age (OR = 4.66, 95%CI 1.97, 11.04). Low maternal education level was also associated with lower than average VMI score (OR = 2.60, 95%CI 1.12, 6.06). Malaysian preschoolers' Beery-VMI performance compared well to their US counterparts. Some socioeconomic factors were associated with reduced VMI scores. Those from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to have reduced VMI performance, potentially adversely affecting their school readiness, cognitive performance, and future academic achievements.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0246846 |
| spellingShingle | Mohd Izzuddin Hairol Naufal Nordin Jacqueline P'ng Sharanjeet Sharanjeet-Kaur Sumithira Narayanasamy Manisah Mohd-Ali Mahadir Ahmad Masne Kadar Association between reduced visual-motor integration performance and socioeconomic factors among preschool children in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study. PLoS ONE |
| title | Association between reduced visual-motor integration performance and socioeconomic factors among preschool children in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_full | Association between reduced visual-motor integration performance and socioeconomic factors among preschool children in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_fullStr | Association between reduced visual-motor integration performance and socioeconomic factors among preschool children in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Association between reduced visual-motor integration performance and socioeconomic factors among preschool children in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_short | Association between reduced visual-motor integration performance and socioeconomic factors among preschool children in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_sort | association between reduced visual motor integration performance and socioeconomic factors among preschool children in malaysia a cross sectional study |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0246846 |
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