Parents' Speech to Toddlers: The Effect of Play Context.

O'Brien, Marion; Nagle, Keith J.

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ERIC Number: EJ355595

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Parents' Speech to Toddlers: The Effect of Play Context.

O'Brien, Marion; Nagle, Keith J.

Journal of Child Language, v14 n2 p269-79 Jun 1987

Analysis of parent language with toddlers with three different types of toys found few differences as a function of parent or child gender. The three contexts elicited their own language patterns and suggested that children who play frequently with dolls receive more opportunities to learn and practice language. (Author/CB)

Descriptors: Child Language, Communication Skills, Discourse Analysis, Interaction, Language Patterns, Language Styles, Parent Child Relationship, Play, Sex Differences, Sex Stereotypes, Speech Acts, Toddlers, Toys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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