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Coping with a child who stutters: a phenomenological analysis.
Laura W Plexico1, Embry Burrus
1Auburn University, United States. lwp0002@auburn.edu
Journal of Fluency Disorders
|December 11, 2012
Summary
Parents of children who stutter experience significant stress and uncertainty. Providing targeted information and support resources is crucial for helping families effectively cope with childhood stuttering.
Area of Science:
- Speech-language pathology
- Family psychology
- Qualitative research methods
Background:
- Childhood stuttering presents unique challenges for families.
- Parental experiences and coping mechanisms are vital for a child's well-being.
- Understanding these dynamics informs effective support strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore parental experiences and coping strategies when a child stutters.
- To identify key themes and challenges faced by parents.
- To inform the development of supportive resources for families.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative phenomenological analysis.
- In-depth interviews with 12 parents (2 men, 10 women) of children who stutter.
- Thematic analysis of participant experiences.
Main Results:
- Parents experience significant stress and uncertainty related to their child's stuttering.
- A strong desire to provide the best for their child was a common theme.
- Three primary categories of parental experience and coping emerged.
Conclusions:
- Parents of children who stutter require specific information and support.
- Effective coping strategies can be enhanced through tailored resources.
- Addressing parental needs is essential for family well-being.
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