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Parental attitudes toward and knowledge of stuttering
Journal of Communication Disorders
|June 1, 1977
Summary
Parents of non-stutterers show better attitudes and knowledge about stuttering than parents of stutterers. The developed tools may aid in parental counseling for stuttering, but further research is needed.
Area of Science:
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Psychology
- Parental Education
Background:
- Understanding parental attitudes and knowledge is crucial for effective stuttering intervention.
- Limited research exists on the specific knowledge and attitudes of parents regarding stuttering.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess and compare parental attitudes toward and knowledge of stuttering.
- To introduce and evaluate the Parenteral Attitudes Toward Stuttering (PATS) Inventory and the Alabama Stuttering Knowledge (ASK) Test.
Main Methods:
- Developed and administered the PATS Inventory and ASK Test to 50 parents of stutterers and 50 parents of non-stutterers.
- Compared the scores between the two groups of parents.
Main Results:
- Parents of non-stutterers demonstrated significantly more positive attitudes toward stuttering.
- Parents of non-stutterers exhibited more accurate knowledge about stuttering compared to parents of stutterers.
Conclusions:
- The PATS Inventory and ASK Test show potential clinical utility, especially in parental counseling for stuttering.
- Further research is recommended to refine these instruments for broader research and clinical applications.