Attitudes towards languages and multilingual education: the impact of age, gender and multilingual instruction

Key Points

• Attitudes towards multilingual education vary significantly with age and gender, suggesting underlying societal norms.
• Older individuals tend to favor multilingual instruction, indicating a potential generational shift in perceptions.
• Analysis of the impact of age and gender on attitudes utilized surveys from diverse educational settings.
• Understanding these influences may inform multilingual education policies, addressing demographic preferences.