Maternal Linguistic Input and Child Language in a Cohort at Risk of Experiencing Social Adversity

J Smith; P Levickis; S Goldfeld; L Kemp; L Conway

Journal article

Maternal Linguistic Input and Child Language in a Cohort at Risk of Experiencing Social Adversity

J Smith, P Levickis, S Goldfeld, L Kemp, L Conway

Language Learning and Development | Published : 2021

DOI: 10.1080/15475441.2021.1875831

Abstract

Specific features of adult linguistic input may play a larger, or smaller role, at different child ages, across different language outcomes, in different cohorts. This prospective, longitudinal study explored associations between the quantity and quality (i.e. diversity and responsiveness) of maternal linguistic input and child language. This study was derived from an Australian population-based intervention trial. Participants were mother–child dyads at risk of experiencing social adversity (n = 136). Home visits were conducted at 24 and 36 months. At the 24-month visit, mother–child free-play videos were collected. Seven aspects of maternal linguistic input were measured from videos: imita..

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University of Melbourne Researchers

Penny Levickis Author

Sharon Goldfeld Author

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Grants

Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council

Funding Acknowledgements

This project was supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship and the National Health and Medical Research Council (#1079418). All research at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute is supported by the Victorian Government's Operational Infrastructure Support Program. S.Goldfeld is also supported by an NHMRC Career Development Scholarship [#1082922].