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The relationship between phonological processing and early reading skills

Schatschneider, Christopher

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1995, Doctor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University, Psychology.
The relationship between phonological skills and early reading is strong and well known. However, the causal nature of this relationship is unclear. This study examines possible constructs that may mediate the relationship between early reading and phonological processing. Using 86 kindergarten boys and girls, measures of intelligence, language, and memory were assessed as possible mediators. Using a technique called dominance analysis (Budescu, 1993), it was discovered that phonological skills were more closely associated with early reading recognition skills and letter sound knowledge than was IQ, language, and memory skills. Additionally, phonological skills were found to be more highly related to early reading skills than to mathematical ability. The implications of these findings are discussed.
Elizabeth Short (Advisor)
67 p.

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  • Schatschneider, C. (1995). The relationship between phonological processing and early reading skills [Doctoral dissertation, Case Western Reserve University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1058797643

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Schatschneider, Christopher. The relationship between phonological processing and early reading skills. 1995. Case Western Reserve University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1058797643.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Schatschneider, Christopher. "The relationship between phonological processing and early reading skills." Doctoral dissertation, Case Western Reserve University, 1995. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1058797643

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)