The impact of sele-awareness development on cognitive growth in primary school children

Gullola Turdiqulova

Authors

Universal Publisher National university of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek in Tashkent Faculty of Social Sciences Department of Psychology 1st master’s degree student

Keywords:

Self-awareness, cognitive development, primary school children, thinking skills

Abstract

Self-awareness is a fundamental component of psychological development that significantly influences cognitive processes in children. This study explores the relationship between the development of self-awareness and the enhancement of thinking (cognitive) abilities among primary school children. Using a mixed-method approach, the research investigates how self-perception, emotional understanding, and self-reflection contribute to cognitive skills such as problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making. The findings indicate that higher levels of self-awareness are associated with improved cognitive performance, suggesting that fostering self-awareness can positively impact children's intellectual development

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