Comprehension of Standard English text and digital textism during childhood

In contrast to teacher reports, recent research suggests that use of textese (i.e., idiosyncratic written conventions used in text messaging) is positively associated with Standard English literacy skills during childhood. The current investigation reduces confounds by asking children to respond to...

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Main Author: Johnson, Genevieve
Format: Journal Article
Published: Australia Asia Research and Education Foundation 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/7627