Date of Graduation
5-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (MS)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Rehabilitation, Human Resources and Communication Disorders
Advisor/Mentor
Fran Hagstrom
Committee Member
Mohammad Haghighi
Second Committee Member
Rachel Glade
Keywords
aphasia; functional communication; social media
Abstract
This study aimed to blend what we know about aphasia and functional communication. Specifically, how individuals with aphasia are functionalizing communication on the social media platform of YouTube. Extensive clinically significant literature exists on functional communication within speech-language pathology that provides practical guidance for clinical applications. Moreover, an emerging theoretical framework on functional communication and aphasia has sparked fresh insights, particularly from the perspective of individuals with aphasia. This perspective holds promise for exploring how individuals and their families leverage social media for functional communication. This study aims to integrate established clinical research findings on functional communication with the evolving landscape of functional communication in a digital era, influenced by individuals with aphasia and their communication partners.
Citation
Williams, A. E. (2024). Talking About Aphasia: A Social Media Analysis of What Individuals With Aphasia and Communication Partners Convey About Functional Discourse. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/5258