The current study investigated emotional language use in middle aged and older adults in interviews in which they were asked questions relating to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Participants were split into two groups, one that attended Memory Clinic to have their cognition assessed, representing information seekers, and those who did not attend. These interviews were then transcribed and run through LIWC2015 software to determine linguistic differences between the two groups. Results did not indicate statistically significant differences between language use in those who attended Memory Clinic compared with those who did not. Further study with a sample that has higher levels of anxiety related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias may produce statistically significant results.
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- An Analysis of Emotional Language Use Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults Speaking About Dementia
- Kalman, Talya (Author)
- Maxfield, Molly (Thesis director)
- Updegraff, Kimberly (Committee member)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
- Hugh Downs School of Human Communication (Contributor)
- Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics (Contributor)