Dr Nia Young

Lecturer in Education / Director of Teaching and Learning

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    Cognitive effects of bilingualism: digging deeper for the contributions of language dominance, linguistic knowledge, socio-economic status and cognitive abilities

    Gathercole, V. M., Thomas, E. M., Jones, L., Guash, N. V., Young, N. & Hughes, E. K., 1 Sept 2010, In: International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. 13, 5, p. 617-664

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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    Teasing apart factors influencing executive function performance in bilinguals and monolinguals at different ages: Teasing apart factors

    Gathercole, V., Thomas, E., Vinas-Guasch, N., Kennedy, I., Prys, C., Young, N., Roberts, E., Hughes-Parry, E. & Jones, L., 12 Jun 2019, Bilingualism, Executive Function, and Beyond: Questions and insights. Sekerina, I., Spradlin, L. & Valian, V. (eds.). Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins, Vol. 57 . p. 295-336 42 p. (Studies in Bilingualism; vol. 57).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

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    Teasing apart factors influencing Executive Function performance in bilinguals and monolinguals at different ages

    Gathercole, V. C. M., Thomas, E. M., Viñas Guasch, N., Kennedy, I., Prys, C., Young, N. E., Roberts, E. J., Hughes, E. K. & Jones, L., Oct 2016, In: Linguistic Approaches to Bilingualism. 6, 5, p. 605-647

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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    Does language dominance affect cognitive performance in bilinguals? Lifespan evidence from preschoolers through older adults on card sorting, Simon, and metalinguistic tasks

    Kennedy, I. A., Young, N. E., Gathercole, V. C., Thomas, E. M., Kennedy, I., Prys, C., Young, N., Viñas Guasch N., N. V., Roberts, E. J., Hughes, E. K. & Jones, L., 5 Feb 2014, In: Frontiers in Psychology: Developmental Psychology. 5

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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    How the 'Santa lie' helps teach children to be good little consumers

    Smith, A-M. & Young, N., 20 Dec 2016, The Conversation.

    Research output: Contribution to specialist publicationArticle

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    Working towards diagnosing bilingual children's literacy abilities: Some key considerations for teachers in Wales

    Thomas, E., Fontaine, L., Aldridge-Waddon, M., Sullivan, K., Owen, C., Winter, F., Young, N., Lloyd-Williams, S., Gruffudd, G., Dafydd, M. & Caulfield, G., 16 Dec 2022, In: Wales Journal of Education.

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

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    The linguistic, cognitive and emotional advantages of minority language bilingualism

    Young, N., Rhys, M., Kennedy, I. A. & Thomas, E., 1 Feb 2017, Bilingualism and Minority Language in Europe: Current Trends and Developments. Lauchlan, F. & Parafita Couto, M. D. C. (eds.). Cambridge Scholars Publishing, p. 120-142

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

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    Expanding horizons or ruining Disney? An investigation of students’ experience of threshold concepts in Childhood Studies.

    Young, N., Smith, A-M. & Swerdlow, T., Jun 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

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    Shifting attitudes and critical thinking in students of childhood studies: A pilot study.

    Young, N., Jun 2014.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

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    The dragon in the room: Pedagogical reflections on teaching and learning in a bilingual environment.

    Young, N. & Smith, A-M., Jun 2015.

    Research output: Contribution to conferencePaperpeer-review

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