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Multilingual Parents' Experiences of an Early Language and Literacy Intervention: A Qualitative Study Using the
Hanna Dyne1,2, Ingrid Henriksson3, Christina Persson3,4
1Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden, hanna.dyne@neuro.gu.se.
Summary
Parent-mediated interventions like Språkstart Halland support early language development in multilingual homes. The study found the intervention enhances language learning opportunities and supports parental behavior change.
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Linguistics
- Public Health Interventions
Background:
- Early language development is influenced by biological and environmental factors.
- Parent-mediated interventions can improve children's language skills by enhancing the home environment.
- The Språkstart Halland intervention aims to support early language development through home visits and preschool engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of parents with a non-Swedish first language regarding the Språkstart Halland intervention.
- To analyze the intervention's potential for promoting behavior change using the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) framework.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative content analysis of semi-structured interviews with fifteen parents.
- Interpretation of findings using the Behaviour Change Wheel (BCW) framework.
Main Results:
- Parents reported increased knowledge, tools, and strategies for language learning in multilingual settings.
- The social context and support provided by the intervention were highly valued.
- The intervention addressed key components of behavior change: motivation, capability, and opportunity.
Conclusions:
- The Språkstart Halland intervention shows potential for enhancing language-stimulating activities in multilingual households.
- The findings suggest the intervention effectively supports parents in creating a language-rich home environment.
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