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Testing Reciprocity between Lexical Knowledge and Reading Comprehension among Chinese Children: A Cross-Lagged Panel Analysis
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European Journal of Psychology of Education . Dec 2020 35(4):911-930. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The present study aims to explore the reciprocal relationship between multidimensional lexical knowledge (reading vocabulary and morphological awareness) and reading comprehension among early elementary-age Chinese students. Using data from second-grade students (N = 288, M[subscript age]=7.8), the study drew upon a cross-lagged panel design to test the bidirectionality of the two constructs. Results showed lexical knowledge, indicated by reading vocabulary and morphological awareness, had a significant effect on the development of reading comprehension skill among young Chinese readers. However, the relationship was unidirectional in nature based on the cross-lagged paths. Implications of this study centered on the conceptualization and operationalization of lexical knowledge, the uniqueness of morphological awareness as a component of lexical knowledge, and variations in instructional practices.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0256-2928
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- European Journal of Psychology of Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1272686
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10212-020-00462-9