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ERIC Number: EJ635151
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0388-0001
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Self-Reports and Self-Delusion Regarding the Use of Motherese: Implications from Kuwaiti Adults.
Haggan, Madeline
Language Sciences, v24 n1 p17-28 Jan 2002
Adult Kuwaitis were interviewed to ascertain whether or not they modified their speech when talking to young children. Those who indicated they did not were recorded while they were interacting with a young child. Results show that all modified their speech in accordance with the standard descriptions of motherese. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Adults, Arabic, Caregiver Speech, Child Language, Interviews, Parent Child Relationship, Uncommonly Taught Languages
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Kuwait
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