Journal article
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Cognitive Correlates of Bilingualism
Review of educational research, Vol.80(2), pp.207-245
06/2010
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/113034
Abstract
A number of studies have documented the cognitive outcomes associated with bilingualism. To gain a clear understanding of the extent and diversity of these cognitive outcomes, the authors conducted a meta-analysis of studies that examined the cognitive correlates of bilingualism. Data from 63 studies (involving 6,022 participants) were extracted and analyzed following established protocols and procedures for conducting systematic reviews and guidelines for meta-analysis. Results indicate that bilingualism is reliably associated with several cognitive outcomes, including increased attentional control, working memory, metalinguistic awareness, and abstract and symbolic representation skills. Overall mean effect sizes varied from small to large, depending on the cognitive outcomes measured, and were moderated by methodological features of the studies.
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- Title
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Cognitive Correlates of Bilingualism
- Creators
- Olusola O Adesope - University of British ColumbiaTracy Lavin - University of British ColumbiaTerri Thompson - University of British ColumbiaCharles Ungerleider - University of British Columbia
- Publication Details
- Review of educational research, Vol.80(2), pp.207-245
- Academic Unit
- Education, College of
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications; Los Angeles, CA
- Identifiers
- 99900548178901842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article