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Elizabeth Cartwright¹, Adam LaVar Clegg¹

¹a Department of Anthropology , Idaho State University , Pocatello , Idaho , USA.

Medical Anthropology

|April 28, 2017

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This study introduces a method for analyzing nonverbal communication in medical anthropology research. Integrating visual and spoken data enhances understanding of language socialization and pathologies like aphasia and autism.

Keywords:

Embodiment language socialization multimodal communication videotaped data

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Area of Science:

Medical Anthropology
Linguistics
Communication Studies

Background:

Traditional research often overlooks nonverbal cues in communication.
Understanding nonverbal data is crucial for a holistic approach to medical anthropology.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a systematic method for incorporating nonverbal data into medical anthropology.
To demonstrate the analysis of nonverbal actions alongside spoken language.
To explore applications in language socialization and various communication disorders.

Main Methods:

Systematic inclusion of nonverbal data in research.
Visualizing and coding videotaped interactions.
Utilizing Observer XT 11.5 software for data recording and analysis.

Main Results:

Demonstrated a method to analyze "what is being done" in conjunction with "what is being said."
Showcased the applicability to toddler language socialization.
Extended the method's utility to studying aphasia, neurological illnesses, and autism spectrum disorder.

Conclusions:

The described method offers a robust framework for analyzing nonverbal communication in medical anthropology.
This approach provides deeper insights into language development and pathologies.
The technique is versatile and applicable to a broad range of anthropological inquiries beyond communication.