Social Validity in Early Language Interventions for Dual Language Learners: A Systematic Review of the Literature

The social validity of intervention research has been emphasized in special education and related fields for decades. There is relatively little focus on social validity that considers culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Eleven articles met the inclusionary criteria for this systemati...

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Published in:Topics in early childhood special education 2020-05, Vol.40 (1), p.39-51
Main Authors: Larson, Anne L., An, Zhe Gigi, Wood, Carla, Uchikoshi, Yuuko, Cycyk, Lauren M., Scheffner Hammer, Carol, Escobar, Kelly, Roberts, Kate
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acculturation
Bilingual Education
Bilingualism
Cultural Differences
English (Second Language)
Intervention
Language disorders
Literacy
Literature reviews
Measurement
Measures (Individuals)
Preschool Children
Research Reports
Search Strategies
Second Language Instruction
Second Language Learning
Selection Criteria
Systematic review
Test Construction
Validity
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Summary:The social validity of intervention research has been emphasized in special education and related fields for decades. There is relatively little focus on social validity that considers culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Eleven articles met the inclusionary criteria for this systematic review and were evaluated to describe social validity in early language intervention research—specifically with young (birth through 5 years) dual language learners (DLLs). We examined how social validity was considered and addressed, how social validity was measured, and the results of social validity assessments. Definitions of social validity were generally vague, and researchers in most studies only considered social validity post intervention rather than prior to starting or during the interventions. Participants generally viewed interventions positively, but incomplete data were often reported.
ISSN:0271-1214
1538-4845
DOI:10.1177/0271121419901289