New approaches to how bilingualism shapes cognition and the brain across the lifespan: beyond the false dichotomy of advantage versus no advantage
Antoniou, M., Pliatsikas, C.
It is advisable to refer to the publisher's version if you intend to cite from this work. See Guidance on citing. To link to this item DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1149062 Abstract/SummaryFor much of the twentieth century, bilingualism was thought to result in cognitive disadvantages. In recent decades, however, research findings have suggested that experience with multiple languages may yield cognitive benefits and even counteract age-related cognitive decline, possibly delaying the manifestation of symptoms of dementia. Subsequently, conflicting evidence has emerged, and this has led to questions regarding the robustness and generalizability of these claims. A heated debate has raged for more than a decade (Antoniou, 2019), with certain research groups consistently finding support for a bilingual advantage, and others consistently finding none. The field has reached a stalemate, which has stifled research opportunities and the advancement of knowledge. In organizing the present Research Topic, we sought contributions describing new approaches needed to advance our field. These contributions help move the field beyond the traditional framing of bilingualism as a binary variable and toward approaches that capture the dynamic nature of effects relating to bilingualism and cognition.
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