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H - 46 The Importance of Cultural Context and Colonialism in the Bilingual Neurocognitive Advantage Debate: a Systematic Literary Review.

  • Published In: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2023, v. 38, n. 7. P. 1530 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Velo, Samantha G 3 of 3

Abstract

This article systematically reviews peer-reviewed research and theoretical publications on the bilingual neurocognitive advantage debate, focusing on the role of cultural context and colonialism. It finds no clear consensus that bilingual individuals have a significant cognitive advantage over monolinguals, though some studies report higher inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility in bilinguals, along with increased grey matter and frontal lobe activity. The review highlights methodological inconsistencies and a lack of diverse samples in existing studies, noting that linguistic and cultural factors related to colonized populations remain underexplored. Based on these findings, a research proposal and scale addressing executive functioning and perceptions of Puerto Rican bilingualism are currently being developed.

Additional Information

  • Source:Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 2023/10, Vol. 38, Issue 7, p1530
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Language and Linguistics
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0887-6177
  • DOI:10.1093/arclin/acad067.364
  • Accession Number:174275142
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