Narrative Abilities and Working Memory
Narrative Abilities and Working Memory
Western Elborn College (EC) or Online
Narrative skills are the ability to tell a story. Narrative skills require complex language skills including being able to tell a story that makes sense (also known as coherence) and is grammatically correct (also known as cohesion). Importantly, for school-aged children, narrative skills are critical for later literacy and school achievement. The purpose of this study is to understand how we could promote narrative skills, for example, using different kinds of questions to draw attention to different aspects of the story.
Both male and female
7 years old & 8 years old
Healthy Volunteers
Who can participate in this study?
Children 7-8 years old.
What is involved?
In this study, your child will tell stories using wordless picture books. The researcher will either ask them questions about the pictures before or after your child tells a story. Your child will also complete different language and working memory measures. Participation will involve two visits, 3-weeks apart, at Western or online. Each visit takes about one hour to complete. A parent/guardian will complete a set of questionnaires while the participant completes the study.
Principal Investigator & Posting Dates
Principal Investigator: Lisa Archibald
Study posted on: November 21st, 2022
Recruitment open until: November 25th, 2023
Who can I contact to learn more about this study?
For more information about this study please contact:
Principal Investigator: Lisa Archibald, PhD
Professor and Director, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Room 2597, Elborn College
519 661-2111 x82753
larchiba@uwo.ca
Theresa Pham, Postdoctoral Associate and Speech-Language Pathologist
Communication Sciences and Disorders
519 661 2111, ext. 89053
tpham62@uwo.ca
Diya Nair, MSc Student
School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Room 2505, Elborn College
dnair3@uwo.ca
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