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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the cognitive correlates of bilingualism

Adesope, Olusola O., Lavin, Tracy, Thompson, Terri, Ungerleider, Charles·2010·Review of Educational Research

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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Authors
Adesope, O. O., Lavin, T., Thompson, T., & Ungerleider, C.
Affiliations
  • Washington State University (US)
  • Directions Evidence and Policy Research Group
  • University of British Columbia (CA)
Venue
Review of Educational Research
Published
2010-06
Volume
80
Issue
2
Pages
207-245
ISSN
  • 0034-6543 (ISSN-L)
  • 1935-1046
OpenAlex
W2112507528
Cited by
1,132
References
129
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FWCI
1.78
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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Review of Educational Research (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Language Development and Disorders
  • Social Sciences › Linguistics and Language › Multilingual Education and Policy
Keywords
bilingualism, cognitive correlates, attentional control, working memory, metalinguistic awareness, cognitive benefits of bilingualism, effect size

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