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Kinematic analysis of writing movements offers a valuable window into the cognitive and motor processes involved in written language production. Traditionally employed to assess motor fluency, such analysis also provides insights into how linguistic variables—such as lexicality, orthographic complexity, or syllabic structure—affect the timing and dynamics of writing. This presentation focus on how kinematic data can be used to investigate the interplay between linguistic variables and motor control, comparing handwriting and typing performance, and with a particular emphasis on typing.
Drawing on recent empirical studies with adults and adolescents, I illustrate how writing fluency is modulated not only by linguistic complexity, but also by experience with the input device and individual differences in both sensorimotor and linguistic skills. While linguistic complexity shapes the dynamics of processing during writing execution, more experienced typists show reduced sensitivity to such constraints due to automatized motor patterns. In contrast, less experienced writers tend to exhibit longer latencies and inter-key intervals when processing linguistically or motorically demanding elements, especially in the presence of poor linguistic skills. Additionally, asymmetries in motor skills between the dominant and non-dominant hand can further impact typing fluency.
These findings highlight the need to consider both cognitive-linguistic and sensorimotor factors in the study of written language production. Adopting an integrated perspective offers deeper insights into the development of writing skills and the interplay between motor execution and the linguistic context.
| If you're submitting a symposium talk, what's the symposium title? | Unpacking Digital Dexterity: Cognitive and Sensorimotor Perspectives on Mobile Typing |
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