A holistic measure of contextual and individual linguistic diversity

The sociolinguistic context of language use contributes to individuals' linguistic knowledge. However, how it does so has yet to be fully conceptualised or quantitatively investigated within the language sciences. To meet this goal, a psychometrically sound evidence-based measure that captures...

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Published in:International journal of multilingualism 2023-04, Vol.20 (2), p.469-487
Main Authors: Wigdorowitz, Mandy, Pérez, Ana I., Tsimpli, Ianthi M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
CILD-Q
CLiP-Q
Context
contextual linguistic diversity
Conversation
Diversity
Exploratory factor analysis
Foreign Countries
Holistic Approach
Language diversity
Language Proficiency
language profile
Language Usage
linguistic experience
Linguistics
Measures (Individuals)
Multilingualism
Reliability
Sociolinguistic context
Sociolinguistics
Test Construction
Test Validity
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Summary:The sociolinguistic context of language use contributes to individuals' linguistic knowledge. However, how it does so has yet to be fully conceptualised or quantitatively investigated within the language sciences. To meet this goal, a psychometrically sound evidence-based measure that captures important aspects of contextually influenced linguistic experience is necessary. In this paper we describe the development and validation of the Contextual and Individual Linguistic Diversity Questionnaire (CILD-Q). Exploratory factor analysis was conducted with data from 353 participants (62.9% South African, 37.1% UK, Mage = 29.3, SD = 10.09). A three-factor solution best describes the structure of the CILD-Q: Multilingualism in Context (contextual use and societal practice of multiple languages within a community), Multilingualism in Practice (direct and indirect linguistic exchanges and conversational interaction), Linguistic Diversity Promotion (societal and governmental endorsement of linguistic variation). Item scores corresponding to these three factors showed sufficient reliability (α's > 0.80). The CILD-Q provides a novel and holistic manner to measure sociolinguistic diversity and can be used when measuring individuals' language experience within and across populations from differing sociolinguistic contexts.
ISSN:1479-0718
1747-7530
DOI:10.1080/14790718.2020.1835921