30, November 2025
Effects of concept mapping strategies on learners’ inhibitory control
Author(s): 1 Swapan Kumar Mandal , 2 Joy Das
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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Assam University, Silchar, India
2 Research Scholar, Department of Education, Assam University, Silchar, India
DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202511042 | Paper ID: IJIRMF202511042Abstract
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Abstract: This study investigated the impact of concept mapping (CM) on inhibitory control (IC) among secondary school students. A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest design was employed, involving a sample of 60 Class IX students who were assigned to experimental group (EG) and control group (CG). Students in the EG received instruction through CM-based strategies, whereas those in the CG were taught using conventional methods. Data were gathered using a CM-gap test and an IC achievement test.
Results showed a significant improvement in IC for students taught with the help of CM (t = -9.699, p < 0.05). Components such as processing-speed, automaticity, and tendency to respond to stimuli were found to be strong predictors of CM performance, whereas selective-attention, Timing and kinematic were not significant effects. The researchers found that CM effectively enhances executive functioning and supports meaningful learning.
Despite positive outcomes, the study was limited by a small sample size and short intervention period. Future research should explore the long-term effects of CM on various executive functions across broader educational contexts.
Key Words: Concept map, inhibitory control, executive function, secondary education, cognitive development.
Swapan Kumar Mandal, Joy Das (2025); Effects of concept mapping strategies on learners’ inhibitory control, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-11, Pp.257-265. Available on – https://www.ijirmf.com/