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Understanding Language and Cognition through Bilingualism: In honor of Ellen BialystokEdited by Gigi Luk, John A.E. Anderson and John G. Grundy
[Studies in Bilingualism 64] 2023
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Edited by Gigi Luk, John A.E. Anderson and John G. Grundy
[Studies in Bilingualism 64] 2023
► pp. 122–141
Chapter 6Bilingual cognitive differences
within the context of
socioeconomic status
This chapter investigates bilingualism and cognitive skills, specifically memory, for infants and young children. For the young developmental samples, memory is not a unitary construct, but one that requires attention and cognitive flexibility as they navigate through the complex environments around them. Bilingualism, being a language and social experience, also interacts with broader contexts, such as socioeconomic status (SES) in some communities. In this chapter, I examine how exposure to language(s) and SES is associated with broader memory generalization during infancy. The unique and interacting contribution of bilingualism and SES on cognition reveals the need to consider multiple experiences in order to gain a realistic and more comprehensive understanding of cognitive development.
Article outline
- Introduction
- Bilingualism and memory generalization during infancy
- Bilingualism and socioeconomic status
- Bilingualism, SES, and brain development
- Bilingualism, SES, and cognitive skills
- Bilingualism, SES, and early memory generalization skills
- Potential mechanisms and future directions
- Future directions
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