The influence of prenatal language exposure on the melody of newborn vocalisations: A systematic review
Year: 2025
Type: preprint
Study design: Study Protocol
Abstract: This pre-registration describes the protocol that will be used to conduct a systematic review of quantitative evidence. The broad review question is whether the melody of newborns’ vocalisations is influenced by prenatal exposure to the melody of their native language. The study aims to systematically describe and critically appraise the study characteristics and outcomes of existing evidence. This review will increase our understanding of the role of the prenatal period in language acquisition, specifically with regards to early prosodic development.
Source: OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Authors: Aoju Chen, Caroline Junge, Elanie van Niekerk
Language: English
Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7112285022