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A tactic for facilitating social interaction with laryngectomees
The Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders
|November 1, 1982
Summary
Acknowledging a laryngectomy and speech challenges improves listener preference. When individuals with a laryngectomy discussed their condition, listeners favored them more.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Communication Studies
- Psychology
Background:
- Laryngectomy necessitates alternative speech methods, impacting social interactions.
- Understanding communication dynamics between laryngectomized and non-laryngectomized individuals is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of acknowledging a laryngectomy on interpersonal communication.
- To determine listener preference when individuals discuss their speech challenges post-laryngectomy.
Main Methods:
- Two male participants who underwent laryngectomy were videotaped.
- Experimental conditions involved acknowledging vs. not acknowledging the laryngectomy and speech issues.
Main Results:
- Listeners showed a preference for speakers who openly discussed their laryngectomy and associated challenges.
- Disclosure of the handicap positively influenced interaction perception.
Conclusions:
- Acknowledging the handicap in communication is a beneficial strategy for laryngectomized individuals.
- Findings suggest implications for speech therapy and social integration support.