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  • 1Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College, Boston, MA, USA. kayo.ot@kitasato-u.ac.jp

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychology
  • Occupational Therapy

Background:

  • Parkinson's disease (PD) impairs motivation expression via facial, bodily, and vocal cues.
  • Environmental factors can influence expressive behaviors in individuals with PD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between interview context characteristics and motivational behavior in Parkinson's disease patients.
  • To understand how contextual factors affect the expression of motivation in PD.

Main Methods:

  • 106 individuals with Parkinson's disease discussed enjoyable and frustrating activities with same- or opposite-gender interviewers.
  • Videotaped sessions were analyzed for motivational displays, verbal, and nonverbal behavioral patterns.

Main Results:

  • Participants showed more positive expressions and facial expressiveness when discussing enjoyable activities.
  • Less talkativeness and increased apathy were observed when discussing negative feelings, particularly with same-gender interviewers.

Conclusions:

  • Occupational therapy practitioners should adjust the emotional tone of questions during assessments.
  • Varying question tone can enhance the accuracy and validity of motivation assessments in Parkinson's disease.