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Area of Science:

  • Speech-language pathology
  • Linguistics
  • Psychology

Background:

  • The term "fluency" is commonly used in the study of stuttering.
  • This usage has potential drawbacks for clinicians, researchers, and individuals who stutter.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the historical usage and current connotations of the term "fluency" in stuttering research.
  • To assess whether "fluency" accurately describes constructs relevant to stuttering.
  • To foster collaboration and understanding among stakeholders in the field of stuttering.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the historical use of "fluency" in stuttering literature.
  • Analysis of current connotations and usage of "fluency" in research and clinical settings.
  • Inclusion of perspectives from individuals who stutter.

Main Results:

  • The term "fluency" is not fully inclusive of the stuttering experience.
  • Its use encourages misleading measurement procedures.
  • It imposes a false binary categorization on subjective experiences.
  • It perpetuates stigma within the stuttering community.

Conclusions:

  • "Fluency" is an inadequate and detrimental term in the context of stuttering.
  • Researchers and clinicians should use "stuttering" instead of "fluency disorder."
  • Distinguish between discrete moments of stuttering and the overall lived experience.