ERIC Number: EJ1387004
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Sep
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1063-4266
EISSN: EISSN-1538-4799
Exploring Bidirectional Language-Behavior Influences for Spanish-English Dual Language Learning Children in Head Start
Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, v31 n3 p191-203 Sep 2023
The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine the longitudinal, bidirectional relations between receptive and expressive Spanish and English language and internalizing and externalizing behavior problems in a sample of 97 preschool children from Spanish-speaking, homes who were enrolled in a U.S. Head Start program. Eight cross-lagged path models were conducted: four for each language. Models tested the autoregressive and cross-lagged paths between two dimensions of language (expressive and receptive) and behavior problems (internalizing and externalizing) over the preschool year. Findings highlight the critical importance of the home language for children who are dual language learners and suggest programs ensure adequate home language support is available in the classroom. Future directions are discussed.
Descriptors: Receptive Language, Expressive Language, Bilingual Education, Spanish Speaking, English (Second Language), Behavior Problems, Correlation, Preschool Education, Preschool Children, Language Usage, Bilingual Students, Federal Programs, Low Income Students, Social Services, Child Behavior, Language of Instruction
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: Administration for Children and Families (DHHS)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Head Start
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Behavior Assessment System for Children; Woodcock Munoz Language Survey; Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test
Grant or Contract Numbers: 90YUD0250/01