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Factors that determine the language of communication in multilingual families
Mini Dissertation (MEd (Educational Psychology))--University of Pretoria,2022.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/86250 Factors that determine the language of communication in multilingual families Omidire, Margaret Funke u13248635@tuks.co.za Mkrweqana, Zintle Maphelo UCTD Multilingualism Families Languages Communication Mini Dissertation (MEd (Educational Psychology))--University of Pretoria,2022. South Africa has complex multilingual family structures, mainly linked to its history of colonization and migration. As a result of the multilingual nature of society, there has been a growth of mixed and interracial marriages in South Africa. The majority of these family structures are confronted by difficult choices about which language(s) to use within their households, especially in consideration of their children who are being raised in these multilingual contexts. To fully understand the factors that influence language decisions in the home, the study employed Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory. The study utilized a qualitative research approach, guided by a social constructivist paradigm. The population for the study were two families with a mixed marriage structure. Two parents from different ethnic groups who were married or staying together with a minimum of two children in their family unit were purposively selected for the study. The data were collected using semi-structured interviews. An inductive thematic analysis was employed to identify themes and sub-themes of the research findings. The findings of the study reveal that the value attached to a language plays an important role in the language selected for communication within a multilingual family. Additionally, in a multilingual family, the decision about which language to use is made to facilitate the social inclusion of the family members outside the home. Finally, language is a carrier of culture that families use to transfer their culture from one generation to another. The study has recommended that further research into multilingual families in both mixed and interracial marriages be conducted, especially within the diverse South African context post the apartheid era. Additionally, the role of children in influencing multilingual families’ language decisions (directly and indirectly) can be further explored. Educational Psychology MEd Unrestricted 2022-07-15T10:47:14Z 2022-07-15T10:47:14Z 2022 2022 Mini Dissertation * S2022 https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/86250 © 2022 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Multilingualism Families Languages Communication Factors that determine the language of communication in multilingual families |
| title | Factors that determine the language of communication in multilingual families |
| title_full | Factors that determine the language of communication in multilingual families |
| title_fullStr | Factors that determine the language of communication in multilingual families |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors that determine the language of communication in multilingual families |
| title_short | Factors that determine the language of communication in multilingual families |
| title_sort | factors that determine the language of communication in multilingual families |
| topic | UCTD Multilingualism Families Languages Communication |
| url | https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/86250 |