Date of Defense
Spring 4-19-1993
Department
Speech Pathology and Audiology
First Advisor
John Hanley, Speech Pathology and Audiology
Second Advisor
Karen Seelig, Speech Pathology and Audiology
Third Advisor
Michael Clark, Speech Pathology and Audiology
Keywords
stammering
Abstract
Research has substantiated that negative attitudes towards individuals with a broad range of communication disorders. Populations of individuals exhibiting voice disorders, hyper-nasality, lateral lisps, and users of esophageal speech and hearing aids have been addressed. Responses of several types of listener populations have varied from negative evaluation of personality and appearance and negative social responses to negative ratings of achievement and intelligence. A common assumption is that negative biases or impresses such as these lead to inappropriate interactions with and reactions to individuals with communication disorders. Altered beliefs and feelings influence the quality and, in some cases, the quantity of communicative experiences, including both verbal and nonverbal behaviors used for communication.
Recommended Citation
Beens, Kelly D., "The Relationship Between Knowledge and Attitudes About Stuttering in Populations of Elementary Education and Speech Pathology Students" (1993). Honors Theses. 535.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/535
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Campus Only