Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn)
Vol 19, No 3: August 2025

Dialectal migration's influence on ethnic cognitive processing and aesthetic tendency in Shandong, China

Jiaxin, Du (Unknown)
Hoe, Tan Wee (Unknown)
Zetian, Dai (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2025

Abstract

This study examines the impact of dialectal migration on cognitive processing and aesthetic tendencies across three major Shandong dialect groups: Heze, Jinan, and Jiaodong. The research highlights the interrelation between language evolution, ethnic identity, and sustainable cultural heritage in shaping memory, attention, and aesthetic preferences. Using three quasi-experiments, the study explores memory recall, attentional biases, and aesthetic evaluations. Results show enhanced memory and attentional biases toward one’s ethnic group across all dialect groups, with Heze speakers displaying a significant affinity toward Henan people, influencing their aesthetic preferences. These findings emphasize the importance of language evolution and cultural identity in fostering sustainable development through the preservation of cognitive and aesthetic diversity. Future research should extend to other regions and ethnic groups to validate and expand these findings, thereby contributing to the discourse on cultural sustainability.

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EduLearn

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Humanities Education Library & Information Science Social Sciences Other

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Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn) ISSN: 2089-9823, e-ISSN 2302-9277 is a multi-disciplinary, peer-refereed open-access international journal which has been established for the dissemination of state-of-the-art knowledge in the field of education, teaching, development, instruction, ...