Publication: Linguistic Interference in Reading Stroop Card
Date
2022
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Background
The Stroop test is a gold-standard cognitive function test that assesses selective
attention. There are discrepancies of having language interaction in bilingual
individuals on stroop test.
Objective
To assess selective attention of Nepalese in Nepali and English versions of stroop test
and investigating gender differences in it.
Method
The study includes male (n 33) and female (n 33) of age 20-40 years. Their first home
language is Nepali. The comparison of congruent and incongruent reaction time
(selective attention) between two test versions was analyzed by Paired t-test. Gender
differences on selective attention were analyzed by Independent sample t-test. Data
are expressed as mean ± SD, p < 0.05.
Result
The congruent time in Nepali test (47.34 ± 9.23) was higher than English (42.21 ±
10.17) test. The selective attention in Nepali (113.11 ± 24.04) was significantly better
(low latency) than English version (119.67 ± 28.81) of the test. Female outperformed
male in selective attention on both the versions.
Conclusion
Orthographically and phonologically dissimilar languages affect the reaction time
of bilingual individuals. Nepali stroop test can be a valid tool in assessing selective
attention on Nepalese population. Females outperform males on selective attention
as assessed by stroop test.
KEY WORDS
Attention, Cognition, Phonology, Reaction time
Description
Upadhayay N, Guragain S, Khadka P
Department of Physiology
Devdaha Medical College and Research Institute
Devdaha, Rupandehi
Keywords
Attention, Cognition, Phonology, Reaction time