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Does the stigma shape the stutterer?

C L Woods

    Journal of Communication Disorders
    |December 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Stereotypes about stuttering males persist across regions, with speech clinicians and teachers viewing stutterers as less assertive and more insecure. These negative perceptions, particularly from teachers, may influence stutterer behavior.

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    Area of Science:

    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Social Psychology

    Background:

    • Stereotypes surrounding stuttering can impact individuals' self-perception and social interactions.
    • Previous research (Woods & Williams, 1976) identified specific stereotypes about stuttering males.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To replicate the 1976 Woods and Williams study on stereotypes about stuttering males.
    • To investigate if stereotypes differ between speech clinicians and classroom teachers.
    • To examine geographical consistency of these stereotypes.

    Main Methods:

    • A semantic differential format was used to rate 23 characteristics.
    • Four hypothetical concepts were rated: typical male, male stutterer (8-year-old and adult).
    • Participants included 11 speech clinicians and 16 classroom teachers in Virginia.

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    Main Results:

    • Replicated findings confirmed that stutterers are stereotyped as more nonassertive, tense, insecure, and afraid to talk.
    • Stereotype differences within professional groups were minimal across geographical regions.
    • Classroom teachers exhibited particularly unfavorable stereotypes of stuttering boys.

    Conclusions:

    • Listener perceptions, especially from educators, may significantly shape the behavior of individuals who stutter.
    • Stereotypes about stuttering are robust and consistent across different professional groups and locations.
    • Further research is needed to understand the impact of these stereotypes on stutterer development.