Child Language Acquisition in Family Interaction: A Psycholinguistic Analysis of Phonological and Syntactic Development
Keywords:
Child Language Acquisition, Psycholinguistics, Family Interaction, Phonological Development, Syntactic DevelopmentAbstract
Child language acquisition develops naturally through continuous interaction within the family and social environment. This study aims to analyze children’s language acquisition from a psycholinguistic perspective, focusing on phonological and syntactic development as well as the influence of family interaction on early language growth. The study employed a qualitative descriptive method using observation and note-taking techniques. The data were obtained from the utterances of a child aged 2 years and 3 months during daily communication with family members. The findings reveal that the child produced simplified phonological forms and simple syntactic structures to express needs, emotions, and responses to surrounding situations. Repetition, parental verbal stimulation, and direct interaction significantly supported vocabulary acquisition and communication development. The study also indicates that active family communication contributes more effectively to language acquisition than passive digital media exposure. These findings highlight the importance of supportive interaction in promoting healthy language development during early childhood.
Abstrak
Pemerolehan bahasa anak berkembang secara alami melalui interaksi yang berlangsung terus-menerus dalam lingkungan keluarga dan sosial. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis pemerolehan bahasa anak dalam kajian psikolinguistik dengan fokus pada perkembangan fonologi dan sintaksis serta pengaruh interaksi keluarga terhadap perkembangan bahasa anak usia dini. Penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif melalui teknik observasi dan pencatatan. Data diperoleh dari ujaran seorang anak berusia 2 tahun 3 bulan dalam komunikasi sehari-hari bersama anggota keluarga. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa anak menghasilkan bentuk fonologis yang disederhanakan serta struktur sintaksis sederhana untuk menyampaikan kebutuhan, emosi, dan respons terhadap situasi sekitar. Pengulangan kata, stimulasi verbal orang tua, dan interaksi langsung berperan penting dalam perkembangan kosakata dan kemampuan komunikasi anak. Penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa komunikasi aktif dalam keluarga lebih efektif mendukung pemerolehan bahasa dibandingkan paparan media digital secara pasif.
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