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An Experimental Paradigm for Measuring the Effects of Ageing on Sentence Processing
Published on: October 25, 2019
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A tutorial on discourse analysis in healthy and pathological ageing.
1Spanish Language Department, University of Vigo, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain.
Summary
This tutorial guides researchers through discourse analysis in ageing, covering healthy and pathological conditions. It details eight essential steps for effective research in clinical linguistics and pragmatics.
Area of Science:
- Linguistics
- Clinical Linguistics
- Pragmatics
Background:
- Ageing impacts neuroplasticity and word-retrieval, affecting discourse skills, especially in neurodegenerative diseases.
- Communicative performance in the elderly requires interpretation considering lifespan variations.
- Understanding discourse in ageing is crucial for both healthy and pathological conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a general tutorial for researchers new to discourse analysis in healthy and pathological ageing.
- To offer a step-by-step guide for clinical researchers entering discourse analysis.
- To present an overview for those familiar with the methodology seeking broader insights.
Main Methods:
- An eight-step tutorial framework for discourse analysis in the elderly.
- Extrapolation of steps from an extensive literature review on discourse analysis.
- Inclusion of general recommendations and specific topics for research.
Main Results:
- A detailed eight-step process for discourse analysis in elderly populations.
- Insights into research questions, methodologies (quantitative-experimental, qualitative-naturalistic, quantitative-naturalistic, qualitative-experimental), and ethical considerations.
- Review of advantages and disadvantages of different research approaches for beginners.
Conclusions:
- Discourse analysis in the elderly is complex, requiring interdisciplinary approaches.
- A systematic, eight-step process is essential for thorough research.
- The tutorial aids linguists and specialists in speech therapy, psychology, gerontology, and neurology.
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