Comparing executive functions in monolinguals and bilinguals of French and English

The present study aimed at comparing executive functions in monolinguals and bilinguals. To conduct this research, two groups of bilinguals and monolinguals were specified using convenience sampling method. First, Wisconsin and Tower of London tests were prepared. Then, in order to collect the data related to the research and make the necessary coordination with the authorities of Faculties of Foreign Languages of Central Tehran Branch and Science and Research Branch, Tehran International School and Saadi School in Paris, the sample size of the present research was determined as 240 people for the tests. After completing the background forms, the tests were performed in appropriate conditions for each of 12 groups with 20 people and three-way ANOVA model and three-way multivariate analysis of variance were used for testing the research questions. The "total test result" in bilingual participants, below 18 participants and finally male participants who were below 18 years old had the mean of 32.30, 31.47 and 32.08 above those of other studied groups, respectively. The results of this research demonstrated that executive functions were at higher level in bilinguals compared with monolinguals.