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Bilingualism and Cognitive Development: A Longitudinal Study

by Emma Martin 1,*
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Emma Martin
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FLCS  2019 1(1):1; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20190830
Received: 27 June 2019 / Accepted: 28 July 2019 / Published Online: 30 August 2019
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Abstract

This longitudinal study investigates the impact of bilingualism on cognitive development in children. By examining a diverse sample of bilingual and monolingual children over an extended period, the research aims to understand the cognitive benefits and challenges associated with bilingualism. The study employs a variety of cognitive tasks to measure various cognitive domains, including executive function, working memory, and language processing. Findings reveal that bilingual children exhibit enhanced cognitive abilities compared to monolingual peers, particularly in tasks requiring multitasking, problem-solving, and cognitive flexibility. The study further explores the factors that contribute to these differences and discusses the implications for educational practices and policies. The results suggest that bilingualism can be a significant asset in fostering cognitive development, highlighting the importance of early exposure to multiple languages.

Keywords: Bilingualism, Cognitive Development, Longitudinal Study, Executive Function, Language Processing.;
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Martin, E. Bilingualism and Cognitive Development: A Longitudinal Study. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 2019, 1, 1. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20190830
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Martin E. Bilingualism and Cognitive Development: A Longitudinal Study. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies; 2019, 1(1):1. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20190830
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Martin, Emma 2019. "Bilingualism and Cognitive Development: A Longitudinal Study" Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies 1, no.1:1. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20190830
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Martin, E. (2019). Bilingualism and Cognitive Development: A Longitudinal Study. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 1(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20190830

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