Mardi 16 septembre 2025 de 12h à 14h
Laboratoire Parole et Langage, salle de cours A003
Elise Lefèvre
Application of network analyses to reveal the cognitive architecture underlying reading ability
Résumé :
This presentation illustrates an application of network analyses to explore the complex structure of cognitive abilities related to reading acquisition and dyslexia, combining confirmatory and exploratory approaches.
We will present studies using structural equation modelling (SEM), including mediation models and longitudinal analyses, to test predefined hypotheses about causal relationships between key cognitive skills. Additionally, we will introduce an innovative approach based on graph theory to explore the structure of the cognitive networks without à priori hypothesis. The latter method complements the SEM by revealing complex and unexplored interconnections between different networks. Together, the combination of the rigour of the confirmatory approach and the flexibility of the exploratory approach allows us to provide a richer and more nuanced understanding of typical and atypical reading development.
Following the presentation, further discussions on the application of the network analyses on other research topics will be welcome.
