Competence in language at 24 months: relations with attachment security and home stimulation

J Genet Psychol. 2000 Jun;161(2):133-40. doi: 10.1080/00221320009596700.

Abstract

This study explored the interrelations among attachment, home stimulation, and language development in 58 toddlers (36 medically high risk and 22 low risk) at 24 months of age. The results indicated that there were additive effects of attachment and home stimulation on language competence, especially on receptive abilities. Mothers who had established secure relationships and provided stimulating home environments had children with the highest language scores.

MeSH terms

  • Child Development / physiology
  • Child Language*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cognition / physiology
  • Environment*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Mother-Child Relations*
  • Object Attachment*
  • Verbal Behavior / physiology*