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ArticleThe South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir Kommunikasieafwykings2024

Communicative practices and perceptions towards stuttering people in South Africa.

Rockie Sibanda, Tlou C Mothapo

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Article in The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir Kommunikasieafwykings, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Rockie SibandaDepartment of Languages, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg. rsibanda@uj.ac.za.
Tlou C Mothapo
University of Johannesburg · ZA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundA 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.

objectivesThe study was designed to explore the experiences of people who stutter and the perception of stuttering in South Africa.

methodFour 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.

resultsResults 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.

conclusionEvaluation 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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StutteringCommunicationHumansSouth AfricaStereotypingSurveys and Questionnairescase studycommunication barriersmyths and stereotypespeople who stutterSouth African.speech disorderstutter experience

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PMID38572902
PMCPMC11019060
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