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Jamie H Azios1, Jaime B Lee2, Anna Sigur3
1University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
|December 12, 2023
Summary
Facilitators in online aphasia groups strategically manage conversations to ensure all members participate. This approach supports communication and connection for individuals with aphasia in virtual settings.
Area of Science:
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Sociolinguistics
- Online Communication
Background:
- Aphasia group participation enhances communication and quality of life.
- Online aphasia groups are increasingly popular but poorly understood regarding conversational management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine facilitator strategies in online aphasia book club sessions.
- To understand how facilitators support group member participation in conversations.
Main Methods:
- Interactional sociolinguistic discourse analysis.
- Qualitative analysis of four recorded online aphasia book club sessions via Zoom.
Main Results:
- Facilitators used strategic behaviors to give voice to members with diverse abilities.
- Facilitators managed the prominence of different voices and minimized their own to foster interactional symmetry.
Conclusions:
- Facilitator actions are guided by member identity, influencing turn-taking and topic selection.
- Understanding online interaction dynamics can help facilitators create more engaging and supportive aphasia therapy groups.
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