Effects of Parents' Mealtime Conversation Techniques for Preschool Children with Hearing Loss Who Use Listening and Spoken Language
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| Title: | Effects of Parents' Mealtime Conversation Techniques for Preschool Children with Hearing Loss Who Use Listening and Spoken Language |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Smolen, Elaine R. (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research. Mar 2021 64(3):979-992. |
| Availability: | American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. 2200 Research Blvd #250, Rockville, MD 20850. Tel: 301-296-5700; Fax: 301-296-8580; e-mail: slhr@asha.org; Web site: http://jslhr.pubs.asha.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Hearing Impairments, Parent Child Relationship, Interpersonal Communication, Language Usage, Preschool Children, Receptive Language, Vocabulary, Vocabulary Development, Correlation, Siblings, Communication Strategies |
| Geographic Terms: | California, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Washington |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Boehm Test of Basic Concepts |
| DOI: | 10.1044/2020_JSLHR-20-00420 |
| ISSN: | 1092-4388 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This mixed-methods study aimed to examine the conversation techniques used by parents of young children with hearing loss (HL) during dinnertime at home. Parents' usage rates of open- and closed-ended language elicitation, reformulation, imitation, directives, and explicit vocabulary instruction were examined in relation to children's receptive vocabulary and basic-concepts skills. Method: Twenty-minute dinnertime segments were extracted from naturalistic, daylong recordings of 37 preschoolers with HL who used listening and spoken language. The segments were hand-coded for parents' use of conversation techniques. Children's receptive vocabulary and basic concepts were assessed using standardized measures. Results: Parents' use of conversation techniques varied widely, with closed-ended elicitation and directives used most frequently during dinner. Explicit vocabulary instruction was correlated with general receptive vocabulary and basic-concepts skills. Thematic analysis of the conversations revealed common themes, including concrete topics and sibling speakers. In addition, parents who used many techniques often introduced abstract conversation topics; electronic media was present in all conversations with few techniques. Conclusions: Parents of preschoolers with HL may benefit from specific coaching to elicit language and introduce new vocabulary during home routines. These techniques may help develop their children's receptive language. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1294441 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This mixed-methods study aimed to examine the conversation techniques used by parents of young children with hearing loss (HL) during dinnertime at home. Parents' usage rates of open- and closed-ended language elicitation, reformulation, imitation, directives, and explicit vocabulary instruction were examined in relation to children's receptive vocabulary and basic-concepts skills. Method: Twenty-minute dinnertime segments were extracted from naturalistic, daylong recordings of 37 preschoolers with HL who used listening and spoken language. The segments were hand-coded for parents' use of conversation techniques. Children's receptive vocabulary and basic concepts were assessed using standardized measures. Results: Parents' use of conversation techniques varied widely, with closed-ended elicitation and directives used most frequently during dinner. Explicit vocabulary instruction was correlated with general receptive vocabulary and basic-concepts skills. Thematic analysis of the conversations revealed common themes, including concrete topics and sibling speakers. In addition, parents who used many techniques often introduced abstract conversation topics; electronic media was present in all conversations with few techniques. Conclusions: Parents of preschoolers with HL may benefit from specific coaching to elicit language and introduce new vocabulary during home routines. These techniques may help develop their children's receptive language. |
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| ISSN: | 1092-4388 |
| DOI: | 10.1044/2020_JSLHR-20-00420 |
