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Three Aspects of Cultural Influence on Communication

A Literature Review

Saint Louis University, hwafroda{at}slu.edu

Debra C. Vigil

University of Nevada, Reno

Children acquire communication skills within a socially and culturally influenced context. Communication professionals need to be aware of the ways cultural differences influence communication. This article describes the influence of cultural backgrounds on communication patterns along a continuum of behaviors. The purpose is to review relevant literature as an operating framework for professionals providing services to children and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Communication Disorders Quarterly, Vol. 25, No. 3, 107-118 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/15257401040250030201


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