Evidence for 'bilingual advantage' may be less conclusive than previously thought
Friday, December 5, 2014 - 15:50
in Psychology & Sociology
Study results that challenge the idea that bilingual speakers have a cognitive advantage are less likely to be published than those that support the bilingual-advantage theory, according to new research. This research suggests that a publication bias in favor of positive results may skew the overall literature on bilingualism and cognitive function.