The processing advantage of multiword sequences: A meta-analysis

IF 4.2 1区 文学 Q1 LINGUISTICS
Wei Yi, Yanlu Zhong
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Abstract

This meta-analysis synthesized 35 English studies (130 effect sizes, N = 1,981) that employed online tasks to investigate the processing of multiword sequences (MWSs). We examined (a) to what extent MWSs enjoy a processing advantage over novel word combinations; (b) how such a processing advantage is moderated by statistical regularities (i.e., phrasal frequency, association strength), MWS type, and explicitness of experimental tasks; and (c) whether such moderating patterns differ between L1 speakers and L2 speakers. The results confirmed the processing advantage for most subtypes of MWSs, with effect sizes ranging from small to medium. For L1 speakers and L2 speakers, the processing advantage of MWSs was found across the continuum of phrasal frequency and association strength and varied. Interestingly, task explicitness moderated the processing advantage of MWSs but only for L2 speakers. Taken together, our results shed light on the understanding of MWSs as well as directions for future research.
多词序列的处理优势:一项荟萃分析
这项荟萃分析综合了35项英语研究(130个效应大小,N=1981),这些研究采用在线任务来调查多词序列(MWS)的处理。我们研究了(a)与新颖的单词组合相比,MWS在多大程度上享有处理优势;(b) 统计规律(即短语频率、联想强度)、MWS类型和实验任务的明确性如何调节这种处理优势;以及(c)L1说话者和L2说话者之间这种调节模式是否不同。结果证实了大多数MWS亚型的加工优势,效果大小从小到中等不等。对于母语为L1的人和母语为L2的人,MWS的处理优势是在短语频率和联想强度的连续体上发现的,并且是不同的。有趣的是,任务明确性调节了MWS的处理优势,但仅适用于二语使用者。总之,我们的研究结果阐明了对MWS的理解以及未来研究的方向。
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CiteScore
8.00
自引率
9.80%
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期刊介绍: Studies in Second Language Acquisition is a refereed journal of international scope devoted to the scientific discussion of acquisition or use of non-native and heritage languages. Each volume (five issues) contains research articles of either a quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods nature in addition to essays on current theoretical matters. Other rubrics include shorter articles such as Replication Studies, Critical Commentaries, and Research Reports.
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