Parents’ Attitudes Towards Their Children’s Multi-Language Learning

Helen Fann, Amy Claridge, Kelly Twibell Sanchez, Cindy Vang, Lisa M. Soederberg Miller, Human Development Graduate Group, University of California, Department of Human Development and Family Science, California State University, Monterey Bay, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Central Washington University, Department of Human Ecology, University of California, School of Social Work, California State University

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

Published online on April 25, 2026

Abstract

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Parents have a central role in their children’s multi-language learning (MLL). To date, the link between parents’ attitudes, motivations, and involvement remains underexplored. The present qualitative study draws from the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) ...