Movement Notation Revisited: Syntax of the Common Morphokinetic Alphabet (CMA) System
Conrad Izquierdo1, M Teresa Anguera2
1Faculty of Psychology, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Frontiers in Psychology
|September 7, 2018
Summary
Researchers developed a common morphokinetic alphabet (CMA) for analyzing non-verbal behavior. This system uses phrase marker grammar to systematically transcribe and understand body motion expression and daily activities.
Area of Science:
- Kinesiology
- Linguistics
- Computer Science
Background:
- The study of non-verbal behavior and communication necessitates advanced movement transcription systems.
- Technological advancements in visual and computer technology drive the need for sophisticated analysis tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a common morphokinetic alphabet (CMA) for systematic observation of daily life activities.
- To create a comprehensive system for describing and analyzing body motion expression, physical activity, and physical appearance.
Main Methods:
- Application of Noam Chomsky's phrase marker grammar to the morphokinetic phrase.
- Establishing grammatical rules and symbol string order using a relational tree breakdown.
- Identifying syntactic components that structure the visual description of movement.
Main Results:
- A novel application of phrase marker grammar to morphokinetics has been detailed.
- A framework for the systematic description and analysis of body motion has been proposed.
- Criteria for utilizing the CMA as both a coding and free transcription system are presented.
Conclusions:
- The common morphokinetic alphabet (CMA) offers a structured approach to analyzing non-verbal communication.
- Phrase marker grammar provides a robust linguistic framework for understanding movement.
- The proposed system facilitates objective and detailed transcription of physical activities.
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