Multilingual Mothering: Shifting Emotional Connections to a Heritage Language After the Transition to Motherhood (Matrescence)
International Journal of Bilingualism
Published online on June 15, 2026
Abstract
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Aims and Objectives:The aim of this study is to examine how the transition to motherhood, or “matrescence,” a lifelong evolution featuring complex emotional experiences, changes the emotional connection one has with a heritage language (HL) and to enhance ...
Aims and Objectives:The aim of this study is to examine how the transition to motherhood, or “matrescence,” a lifelong evolution featuring complex emotional experiences, changes the emotional connection one has with a heritage language (HL) and to enhance ...