Mental well-being and related factors in individuals with stuttering

Türkili, Seda; Türkili, Serkan; Aydın, Zeynep Feryal

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10446

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“…Interestingly, an earlier study conducted by Craig et al (1979) found that women who stutter exhibit higher levels of self-esteem than men, which suggests that women view stuttering as less disabling than men. Later, researchers reported that men who stutter are more likely to receive counselling or psychotherapy for their stutter because they conceive stuttering as more distressing than women (Craig et al, 2002 ; Silverman & Zimmer, 1982 ; Türkili et al, 2022 ). An important study, which examined how men who stutter construct their masculinities, found that men either ascribed to or rejected dominant masculine ideals or formulated affirmative masculinities in line with their speech impairment (Isaacs & Swartz, 2020 ).…”

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Communicative practices and perceptions towards stuttering people in South Africa

Sibanda,

Mothapo

2024

South African Journal of Communication Disorders

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Background A few studies have explored the life experiences of people who stutter. Research has shown that stuttering affects a significant number of people in the population. Objectives The study was designed to explore the experiences of people who stutter and the perception of stuttering in South Africa. Method Four people who identified as South Africans who stutter participated in this study. The primary investigator conducted semi-structured interviews with each of the participants. In addition, a questionnaire was administered to 20 acquaintances of all the participants. Transcriptions of interviews and results of questionnaires were analysed for major and minor themes. Results Results of this study suggest different perceptions by those who stutter and those acquainted with them. The findings of the study show that people who stutter experience communication barriers, so they adopt certain strategies to manage and cope with their speech disorder. The findings showed that stuttering has a pervasive impact on the lives of people who stutter and how they view themselves, considering negative societal views. Conclusion Evaluation of the results from the study reveals that although stuttering is a common speech disorder, many people who are less informed about it harbour various stereotypes and myths that stigmatise stuttering. This study concludes by outlining recommendations for creating awareness of stuttering. It suggests vigorous campaigns aiming at promoting a multilevel approach that extends beyond the mere social and professional understanding of stuttering but addresses the inherent perceptions, myths, and stereotypes around stuttering. Contribution Experiences of people who stutter and perceptions towards stuttering can help to better understand the speech disorder and overcome myths and stereotyping of stuttering.

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