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The home language environment and early childhood development: a LENA study from rural and peri-urban China

Topic:

NA

Authors:

Zhang, Liu, Pappas, Dill, Feng, Zhang, Zhao, Rozelle, Ma

Journal/Publication:

Applied Developmental Science

Year:

2023
Participant Age Range:
18 –
24 months

Sample Size:

158

Participant Language:

Mandarin

Abstract:

The home language environment is a significant correlate of early childhood development outcomes; however, less is known about this mechanism in rural and peri-urban China where rates of developmental delay are as high as 52%. This study examines associat