International Journal of Speech and Audiology
2025, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part B
Establishing norms for test for everyday attention (TEA) among native Malayalam speakers
Author(s): Madhavan Balakrishnan, Sobha Radhakrishnan, PP Miza Mariyam and Sandra N
Abstract: Purpose: Attention is the ability to concentrate or maintain focus on a task. The aim is of our study is to determine the effect of aging on everyday attention for native Malayalam speakers in the age ranges 18-34 years (Group I) and 35-49 years (Group II). Methodology: The study compared Test for Everyday Attention subsystems between two age groups (18-34 and 35-49 years) sing 100 cognitively healthy participants. Each was tested individually in a quiet, distraction-free room. Subtests included map search, elevator counting (with/without distraction), visual and auditory elevators (with reversal), telephone search (single/dual task), and the lottery task. Responses were recorded and scored after test completion. Results: The study showed that younger adults (18-34 years) performed better than older adults (35-49 years) on tasks like Map Search, Elevator Counting with Distraction, Telephonic Speech while Counting, and Lottery Score. It highlights that the impact of aging on attention varies, influenced by task length, difficulty, and delivery. The TEA Test remains a valuable tool for assessing different aspects of attention across age groups and neurodevelopmental conditions. Conclusion: Attention is affected inconsistently by aging—some aspects remain intact while most decline. The TEA test evaluates various attention components like switching, sustained, and selective attention. To assess this effectively in native Malayalam speakers, a norm was established.
DOI: 10.22271/27103846.2025.v6.i2b.88
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Madhavan Balakrishnan, Sobha Radhakrishnan, PP Miza Mariyam and Sandra N. Establishing norms for test for everyday attention (TEA) among native Malayalam speakers. International Journal of Speech and Audiology. 2025; 6(2): 92-97. DOI: 10.22271/27103846.2025.v6.i2b.88
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