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The Boston Naming Test in Swedish: normative data.

I M Tallberg1

  • 1Division of Logopedics and Phoniatrics, Department of Clinical Sciences, Karolinska Insitutet, B69, Karolinska University Hospital, S 141 86 Stockholm, Sweden. ing-mari.tallberg@klinvet.ki.se

Brain and Language
|May 18, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This study adapted the Boston Naming Test (BNT) for Swedish speakers, providing normative data. Higher education and cognitive function positively impacted BNT performance, validating its use in Swedish contexts.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuropsychology
  • Linguistics
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • The Boston Naming Test (BNT) is a widely used tool for assessing confrontation naming abilities.
  • Adaptation and normative data are crucial for the BNT's reliable application in diverse linguistic and cultural contexts.
  • Swedish-speaking populations require validated tools for accurate neuropsychological assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a Swedish version of the Boston Naming Test (BNT).
  • To establish normative data for the Swedish BNT in healthy, native Swedish-speaking adults.
  • To investigate factors influencing performance, including age, gender, education, and global cognitive function.

Main Methods:

  • A Swedish version of the BNT was administered to healthy adult participants.

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  • Participants were stratified by age, gender, and educational attainment.
  • Lexical tests and global cognitive function assessments (including FSIQ) were conducted.
  • Semantic analysis of responses and typical Swedish naming patterns were examined.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant positive associations were found between higher education, global cognitive ability (FSIQ), verbal fluency, and lexical test performance with BNT scores.
    • Age and gender demonstrated a minor influence on BNT performance.
    • Item difficulty correlated with response pattern variations, indicating nuanced error analysis potential.

    Conclusions:

    • The Swedish version of the Boston Naming Test is suitable for use in Swedish-speaking populations.
    • The BNT is an effective tool for assessing naming abilities in this context.
    • Normative data and understanding influencing factors enhance its clinical utility.