Role of Tamil diglossia in the language preference for cognitive test administration.
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| Title: | Role of Tamil diglossia in the language preference for cognitive test administration. |
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| Authors: | Porrselvi, A.P. (AUTHOR), Gopalan, Ragaviveka (AUTHOR), C.R., Sneha (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Applied Neuropsychology: Adult. Mar/Apr2026, Vol. 33 Issue 2, p501-506. 6p. |
| Subjects: | Diglossia (Linguistics), Cognitive testing, Neuropsychological tests, Cultural awareness, Dialects, Tamil (Indic people) |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on the impact of diglossia on the understanding of standardized neuropsychological test instructions in Tamil, highlighting the preference for spoken Tamil over formal Tamil among participants. The study involved a cross-sectional survey of 112 individuals, including both general adults and healthcare professionals, to assess their comprehension of test instructions in both dialects. Results indicated a significant preference for spoken Tamil across various cognitive domains, suggesting that using the local dialect may enhance understanding and reduce cultural bias in neuropsychological assessments. The findings emphasize the need for culturally sensitive test adaptations that align with the language preferences of Tamil speakers to ensure accurate cognitive evaluations. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on the impact of diglossia on the understanding of standardized neuropsychological test instructions in Tamil, highlighting the preference for spoken Tamil over formal Tamil among participants. The study involved a cross-sectional survey of 112 individuals, including both general adults and healthcare professionals, to assess their comprehension of test instructions in both dialects. Results indicated a significant preference for spoken Tamil across various cognitive domains, suggesting that using the local dialect may enhance understanding and reduce cultural bias in neuropsychological assessments. The findings emphasize the need for culturally sensitive test adaptations that align with the language preferences of Tamil speakers to ensure accurate cognitive evaluations. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 23279095 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/23279095.2024.2380481 |
