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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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Impact of ageing on discourse types: a comparative study.
Deepak Puttanna1, Darshan Hosaholalu Sarvajna2, Melemane Kalappa Niharika3
1Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, College of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, Taibah University - Al-Medinah, Saudi Arabia.
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Summary
Ageing affects discourse production, with older adults showing poorer performance in picture description tasks compared to other age groups and discourse types. This highlights the need for tailored language interventions.
Area of Science:
- Linguistics
- Gerontology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Ageing impacts cognitive-linguistic abilities, affecting language and social participation.
- Discourse, a complex language skill, integrates various linguistic components.
- Understanding age-related discourse variations is crucial for effective assessment and intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of ageing on discourse production across different discourse types.
- To analyze age-related changes in language abilities.
- To inform clinical interventions for older adults.
Main Methods:
- 120 neurotypical Konkani-Kannada bilingual participants were divided into three age groups: young (18-35), middle-aged (35.1-55), and older adults (55.1-70).
- Discourse tasks included picture description, narration, and conversation in Konkani.
- Responses were analyzed using the Discourse Analysis Scale, with Discourse Quotient calculated qualitatively.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in discourse performance were found across age groups and discourse types.
- Older adults performed significantly poorer on picture description compared to other discourse types and their age group counterparts.
- Age and discourse type interact to influence language production in adults.
Conclusions:
- Ageing and specific task demands significantly influence discourse production.
- Older adults experience greater challenges in narrative and descriptive tasks.
- Speech-language pathologists should tailor interventions considering age-related linguistic and cognitive changes.
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