Funciones neuropsicológicas y su relación con las dificultades en los procesos lectores en estudiantes de séptimo año de EGB de una institución educativa fiscal en la ciudad de Loja durante el año 2024

Abstract

Abstract: The general objective of this research work is to determine the level of neuropsychological development and its relationship with difficulties in reading processes in seventh-grade EGB students from a public educational institution in Loja during the year 2024. The methodology used is quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive, cross-sectional and correlational. A sample of 63 students was studied, of which 28% are female and 35% male. The Prolec-R test was applied, which evaluated reading processes, and the NEUROPSI test, which assessed the different cognitive domains. According to the results obtained, in the grammatical processes of the punctuation marks, it was revealed that 47.6% of the students show mild difficulty. On the other hand, in cognitive processes, 61.9% of students have severe memory difficulties. The correlation between both tests shows that 0.180 indicates a weak positive relationship between attention and the correct use of punctuation marks in reading. These skills are important components for reading comprehension and fluency.