Editorial: Social and affective domain in home language development and maintenance research
2024
Social and Affective Factors in Home Language Development
Editorial
Author Information
Author(s): Zabrodskaja Anastassia, Karpava Sviatlana, Ringblom Natalia
Conclusion
The research highlights the importance of family, community, and policy in shaping language outcomes across generations.
Supporting Evidence
- Multilingualism can lead to either language maintenance or language shift.
- Active support from parents and social networks is crucial for sustaining bilingualism.
- Formal education systems often prioritize one dominant language, impacting bilingual success.
- Children's recognition of the value of bilingualism can enhance language maintenance.
- Research highlights the complexities of language transmission and cultural identity.
Takeaway
This study shows that how families support language learning at home can help kids keep their languages as they grow up.
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