Methodological inconsistencies confound understanding of language measurement in the child maltreatment population: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While researchers have found a link between childhood maltreatment and language difficulties, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear and replication across the literature is inconsistent.

Objective

To conduct a systematic review examining the methodological inconsistencies related to studies' samples construction, maltreatment measurement, and language outcomes using a language acquisition theory-based approach.

Methods

Using the PRISMA framework, a literature search was conducted across five databases to identify studies that have investigated the effects of maltreatment on the language dimensions of vocabulary and grammar. Data were extracted for participant and maltreatment characteristics.

Results

Fifty articles were reviewed. The results revea

SUBMITTER: Alvarado C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10097840 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature