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A multicultural perspective of stuttering in the workplace
Angela M Medina1, Monica L Johnson2, Kristina E Bonfield1
1Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA.
Journal of Communication Disorders
|January 22, 2026
Summary
Culturally diverse people who stutter (CDPWS) experience unique workplace challenges due to intersecting identities. They often feel they carry the "baggage" of both stuttering and race/ethnicity at work.
Area of Science:
- Speech-language pathology
- Workplace diversity and inclusion
- Sociolinguistics
Background:
- Established inequities and discrimination against people who stutter in professional settings.
- Identified gap in understanding workplace experiences of individuals with intersecting marginalized identities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To qualitatively explore and describe workplace experiences of culturally diverse people who stutter (CDPWS).
- To apply an intersectional ecological framework to analyze these experiences.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing online questionnaires and semi-structured focus groups with seven participants.
- Thematic analysis of focus group transcripts to identify key themes.
Main Results:
- Five major themes emerged: disclosure, career challenges, career motivations, intersectionality, and the influence of others.
- CDPWS perceive bringing both stuttering and racial/ethnic "baggage" to the workplace.
Conclusions:
- This study provides a novel perspective on CDPWS workplace experiences using an intersectional ecological framework.
- Findings highlight the need for open clinical discussions about how intersecting identities impact individuals in the workplace.
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