This study explores differences in linguistic and cognitive development between a bilingual and a monolingual 6-year-old child. The bilingual child speaks Romanian and Italian, while the monolingual child speaks only Romanian. Both children share similar socioeconomic and educational backgrounds, and the bilingual child has been exposed to both languages since birth.
The study examines vocabulary size, understanding of linguistic concepts, and cognitive abilities, with a focus on flexibility and problem-solving. Preliminary findings suggest potential differences in how linguistic and cognitive skills develop in bilingual and monolingual children, highlighting possible advantages in cognitive flexibility for bilinguals and variations in vocabulary distribution.
These results underline the complexity of bilingual development and the need for further research to better understand its impact on both linguistic and cognitive outcomes.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Social and Personality Psychology (Other) |
Journal Section | Articles |
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Early Pub Date | April 29, 2025 |
Publication Date | |
Submission Date | February 18, 2025 |
Acceptance Date | March 23, 2025 |
Published in Issue | Year 2025Volume: 11 Issue: 31 |
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