Marc H. Bornstein|Chun?Shin Hahn|Diane L. Putnick
Long-term stability of core language skill in children with contrasting language skills.
4wave longitudinal study evaluated stability core language skill 421 european american african american children half identified low n 201 half averagetohigh n 220 later language skill structural equation modeling supported loadings multivariate ageappropriate multisource measures child language single latent variables core language skill 15 25 months 5 11 years significant stability coefficients obtained language latent variables children low averagetohigh language skill even accounting child positive social interaction nonverbal intelligence maternal education language family home environment prospects children different language skills intervention implications discussed psycinfo database record