Effects of prematurity and socio‐economic status on early life language exposure: A video coding study

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Video coding reveals preterm birth and socio-economic status affect language delay risk in infants, highlighting early childhood development factors.

Video coding revealed no significant differences in parental language between preterm and term infants during interaction.
Socio-economic status was positively correlated with the quantity and variety of words used, impacting language exposure.
The study analyzed 47 preterm and 53 term infant-parent dyads, using a novel coding scheme for assessment.
Understanding socio-economic factors is crucial in addressing language impairment and delay risk in early childhood.

O’Carroll et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Video coding reveals preterm birth and socio-economic status affect language delay risk in infants, highlighting early childhood development factors.