Faculty Articles
A Review of the Developmental Implications of Language Acquisition
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2017
Publication Title
IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review
Volume
8
Issue/Number
4
First Page
588
ISSN
2347-3797
Last Page
593
Abstract/Excerpt
The present review focuses on the environmental influences on childhood language acquisition with a particular emphasis on the exploration of possible gender differences and subsequent cognitive performance. The reviewed research suggests that sub-optimal rearing environments could negatively affect language development. Additionally, the literature in the domain of language development in children points to a moderational role played by the environment as well as gender in children's acquisition of language. This review also evaluates the later developmental effects of early language acquisition with particular emphasis on later intelligence scores, reading comprehension, and school achievement.
NSUWorks Citation
Menon, M.
(2017). A Review of the Developmental Implications of Language Acquisition. IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, 8(4), 588-593.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/1587