Bilingualism Boosts Children’s Social Cognitive Development
Bilingualism as a Catalyst for Social Development in Children
Tags: Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore, Education & Human Resources, Healthcare & Lifesciences
SUTD researchers studied how bilingualism impacts children's social-cognitive development, finding that bilingual children are more adept at assessing contextual cues and speaker reliability. In experiments, bilingual children demonstrated selective trust, showing a greater understanding of context and communicative intent. Applications include using bilingual exposure to enhance children's social-communication skills and cognitive development. This study highlights bilingualism's role in fostering communicative flexibility and nuanced social understanding. The findings advocate for encouraging language diversity to support children's developmental and educational outcomes.
IP Type or Form Factor: Programme & Content
TRL: 1 - basic research with defined needs
Industry or Tech Area: Education; Mental Health
