Patterns of parental language use in wales

• Autores: Jean Lyon
• Localización: Journal of multilingual and multicultural development, ISSN 0143-4632, Vol. 12, Nº. 3, 1991, págs. 165-181
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This paper reports the language use of some 400 mothers in North Wales and their partners. The sample was divided into five types of couple, both mainly Welsh speaking, only father Welsh speaking, only mother Welsh speaking, both mainly English speaking, and couples where both have always used a mixture of Welsh and English. Factors associated with language use are examined, and these include cross‐language partnerships, past educational medium, and situation. Thinking in Welsh most clearly differentiates the groups, with the majority of the Welsh speaking couples and or the Welsh speaking partners in cross‐language marriages thinking in Welsh. Those in the mixed language background group tend to think in English. Language choice for reading and viewing is also examined. Finally, consideration of the effect of gender on language use/choice in the home indicates that the father may have the greater influence.