This project aims to employ a multidimensional approach encompassing various levels of explanation for the protective effects of bilingualism. This ranges from cognitive factors to neurobiological data, including the analysis of neuroimaging and disease-related biomarkers. Through this endeavor, we seek comprehensive insights by analyzing a unique dataset obtained from a substantial sample of 2,700 individuals aged between 45 and 75 years, sourced from the ALFA and ALFA+ study with older adults by a) examining the influence of bilingualism on cognition; b) investigating the effects of bilingualism on the structural and metabolic characteristics of brain areas known to be influenced by bilingualism during midlife; and d) analyzing the longitudinal changes in cognitive and brain reserve.
Bridging communication gaps: Neurocognitive and social effects of accented speech in human and AI interaction
Doctoral Networks, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Co-investigator: Marco Calabria
