JOURNAL ARTICLE

International migration and linguistic vicissitudes.

  • Published In: Linguistic Approaches to Bilingualism, 2026, v. 16, n. 1. P. 90 1 of 3

  • Database: Communication Source 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Zúñiga, Víctor 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the strategies employed by Mexican returnee parents to support their children's bilingualism upon returning to Mexico after living in the United States. The research highlights the importance of maintaining English language skills, particularly for children born in the U.S., while also fostering Spanish acquisition. It discusses the challenges of language attrition faced by these children, emphasizing that factors such as motivation, attitude, and context significantly influence language maintenance. The article also critiques the notion of "returnees," arguing that many children are entering an unfamiliar environment rather than returning to a familiar one, which complicates their linguistic and educational experiences. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Linguistic Approaches to Bilingualism. 2026/01, Vol. 16, Issue 1, p90
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1879-9264
  • DOI:10.1075/lab.25071.zun
  • Accession Number:191170364
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