Group Experiences and Individual Differences in Stuttering.
Seth E Tichenor1, J Scott Yaruss1
1Department of Communicative Science and Disorders, Michigan State University, East Lansing.
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research : JSLHR
|December 14, 2019
Summary
Adults who stutter benefit from support groups and focusing on free communication. Trying not to stutter is linked to more negative experiences and hidden behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Psychology
- Communication Sciences
Background:
- Stuttering affects adults' behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.
- Individual experiences of stuttering vary widely.
- Overt and covert stuttering behaviors are reported by adults who stutter.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore group experiences and individual differences in adults who stutter.
- To investigate the impact of speaking goals and support group participation on stuttering experiences.
- To predict individual differences in behaviors, thoughts, and feelings related to stuttering.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to 502 adults who stutter.
- Analysis of overt and covert behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.
- Statistical prediction of individual differences based on speaking goals and support group history.
Main Results:
- A goal of 'not stuttering' correlated with increased covert behaviors and negative cognitive/affective states.
- Participation in self-help/support groups was associated with reduced negative behaviors and states.
- Reported experiences may differ from listener observations.
Conclusions:
- Self-help groups and aiming for free communication are linked to better life outcomes for adults who stutter.
- Covert behaviors and negative states are associated with the goal of avoiding stuttering.
- Listener-observable behaviors may not represent the full spectrum of stuttering experiences.
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