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Adaptation and Validation of the Bilingual Code-Switching Profile Into Kannada
Kashyap Sahana1, Srirangam Vijayakumar Narasimhan1, Govinda Yashaswini1
1Department of Speech Language Pathology, JSS Institute of Speech & Hearing, Mysore, India.
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research : JSLHR
|September 15, 2025
Summary
The Kannada Bilingual Code-Switching Profile (KBCSP) demonstrates excellent reliability and validity for assessing code-switching in Kannada-English bilinguals. This validated tool offers a structured method for documenting bilingual language use patterns.
Area of Science:
- Psycholinguistics
- Sociolinguistics
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Code-switching (CS) is a significant linguistic behavior in bilingual populations.
- Understanding CS patterns is crucial for cognitive and linguistic research.
- Assessing CS in Kannada-English bilinguals requires culturally relevant tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt and validate the Bilingual Code-Switching Profile for Kannada-English bilinguals.
- To establish the reliability and validity of the Kannada Code-Switching Profile (KBCSP).
- To provide a standardized instrument for studying CS in this population.
Main Methods:
- The Bilingual Code-Switching Profile was adapted into Kannada (KBCSP).
- A cross-sectional study involved three groups: Kannada-English bilinguals, Kodava-Kannada multilinguals, and native Kannada-speaking bilinguals.
- Statistical analyses, including reliability and factor analysis, were performed on collected data.
Main Results:
- The KBCSP exhibited excellent test-retest reliability (scores > 0.92).
- Factor analysis confirmed excellent internal consistency, yielding six factors.
- Significant differences in language switching were found between groups, indicating good discriminant validity.
Conclusions:
- The KBCSP is a reliable and valid self-reporting questionnaire.
- It offers a structured approach to documenting code-switching behaviors in Kannada-speaking bilingual adults.
- The KBCSP is a valuable resource for researchers in the field.
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