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What do people who stutter want--fluency or freedom?
1Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA. giri@iastate.edu
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research : JSLHR
|August 13, 2008
Summary
Most adults who stutter (PWS) prefer fluency over freedom from stuttering, with males and younger individuals favoring fluency. Treatment programs should offer flexible, varied choices.
Area of Science:
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Stuttering Research
- Communication Disorders
Background:
- Stuttering management involves diverse approaches.
- Understanding individual preferences for fluency vs. freedom is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the proportion of adults who stutter (PWS) choosing fluency versus freedom.
- To identify demographic and stuttering-related factors influencing this choice.
- To assess the consistency of these preferences.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was administered to collect data from PWS.
- Data analysis focused on preferences, influencing variables, and response consistency.
Main Results:
- 8% more respondents preferred fluency over freedom.
- Males and PWS under 30 years old were more likely to prefer fluency.
- Those with no or limited therapy overwhelmingly chose fluency; those with extensive therapy were divided.
- Individuals preferring freedom showed greater response consistency.
Conclusions:
- A majority of PWS lean towards fluency, but a significant portion prefers freedom.
- Treatment programs should incorporate flexible, "cafeteria-style" options to accommodate diverse PWS needs.
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