The Multilingual Naming Test (MINT) is widely utilized for assessing language abilities in various populations, yet its applicability to Azerbaijani-speaking individuals remains underexplored. This pilot study aimed to adapt the MINT for the Azerbaijani population, focusing on 40 healthy subjects and 20 patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or post-stroke aphasia. The study also included bilingual individuals proficient in Azerbaijani and Russian, exploring the impact of bilingualism on test performance. Results indicated overall effectiveness of the MINT in Azerbaijani contexts, with notable challenges observed in certain picture prompts, highlighting the need for cultural adaptation. A significant portion of bilingual participants responded in Russian, influenced by age and prior exposure to second language use. Patients exhibited substantial difficulties in the naming test, struggling to recall words effectively. This pilot study underscores the importance of linguistic and cultural considerations in neuropsychological assessment tools, advocating for further adaptation and validation efforts tailored to Azerbaijani-speaking populations.
The Multilingual Naming Test (MINT) is widely utilized for assessing language abilities in various populations, yet its applicability to Azerbaijani-speaking individuals remains underexplored. This pilot study aimed to adapt the MINT for the Azerbaijani population, focusing on 40 healthy subjects and 20 patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or post-stroke aphasia. The study also included bilingual individuals proficient in Azerbaijani and Russian, exploring the impact of bilingualism on test performance. Results indicated overall effectiveness of the MINT in Azerbaijani contexts, with notable challenges observed in certain picture prompts, highlighting the need for cultural adaptation. A significant portion of bilingual participants responded in Russian, influenced by age and prior exposure to second language use. Patients exhibited substantial difficulties in the naming test, struggling to recall words effectively. This pilot study underscores the importance of linguistic and cultural considerations in neuropsychological assessment tools, advocating for further adaptation and validation efforts tailored to Azerbaijani-speaking populations.
Pilot study of a Multilingual Naming Test in Azerbaijani Population
HUSEYNZADE, FIDAN
2023/2024
Abstract
The Multilingual Naming Test (MINT) is widely utilized for assessing language abilities in various populations, yet its applicability to Azerbaijani-speaking individuals remains underexplored. This pilot study aimed to adapt the MINT for the Azerbaijani population, focusing on 40 healthy subjects and 20 patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or post-stroke aphasia. The study also included bilingual individuals proficient in Azerbaijani and Russian, exploring the impact of bilingualism on test performance. Results indicated overall effectiveness of the MINT in Azerbaijani contexts, with notable challenges observed in certain picture prompts, highlighting the need for cultural adaptation. A significant portion of bilingual participants responded in Russian, influenced by age and prior exposure to second language use. Patients exhibited substantial difficulties in the naming test, struggling to recall words effectively. This pilot study underscores the importance of linguistic and cultural considerations in neuropsychological assessment tools, advocating for further adaptation and validation efforts tailored to Azerbaijani-speaking populations.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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