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Public attitudes toward stuttering in Poland.
Aneta M Przepiorka1, Agata Blachnio, Kenneth O St Louis
1Institute of Psychology, The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland.
International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders
|October 30, 2013
Summary
Public attitudes toward stuttering in Poland are similar to global averages, though some unique beliefs persist. Stigma and social exclusion remain significant concerns for people who stutter in Poland.
Area of Science:
- Speech-language pathology
- Social psychology
- Public health
Background:
- Stuttering often leads to negative judgments and social exclusion.
- Stigmatization of stuttering impacts quality of life.
- Understanding public attitudes is crucial for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To measure public attitudes toward stuttering in Poland.
- To compare Polish attitudes with international data.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to 268 Polish respondents (ages 15-60).
- Utilized a Polish translation of the Public Opinion Survey of Human Attributes-Stuttering (POSHA-S).
- Diverse geographic and urban-rural settings represented.
Main Results:
- Polish attitudes towards stuttering are generally comparable to international averages.
- Beliefs about stuttering causes (trauma, viruses) and discomfort in speaking with stutterers were noted.
Conclusions:
- While largely typical, some Polish attitudes differ from other Western societies.
- Social exclusion and stigma are prevalent for Polish individuals who stutter.
- Findings inform targeted public health and anti-stigma initiatives.
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