Stuttering narratives in Poland: A qualitative study exploring the consequences of stigmatization and ableism on adult life experiences

IF 2.2 3区医学 Q2 AUDIOLOGY & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Journal of Communication Disorders Pub Date : 2025-11-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-10 DOI:10.1016/j.jcomdis.2025.106581

Katarzyna Węsierska , Katarzyna Wyrwas , Mikołaj Zarzycki

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Abstract

Introduction

The main goal of this qualitative study was to explore how language and societal narratives shape the experiences of adults who stutter in Poland, specifically the impact of stigma and ableism on self-perception, relationships, and well-being.

Methods

Using purposive sampling, 20 Polish-speaking adults who stutter, aged 19–58, were interviewed through in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis.

Results

Four key themes were generated in Reflexive Thematic Analysis: Social reactions to stuttering; Individual experiences of stuttering; Supportive and unsupportive interventions; Different paths: acceptance versus denial. The results highlight the role of stigma, self-esteem, and language in shaping the experience of people who stutter.

Conclusion

The study emphasizes the need for inclusive environments, empathetic responses, and therapies that address emotional and social aspects beyond speech fluency. By highlighting the role of language in shaping these experiences, the study indicates the need for (societal) change to foster greater acceptance and inclusion. Promoting inclusive language can also help challenge ableism and reduce self-stigmatization.

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波兰的口吃叙述：一项探讨污名化和残疾歧视对成人生活经历影响的定性研究。

引言：本定性研究的主要目的是探讨语言和社会叙事如何塑造波兰口吃成年人的经历，特别是耻辱和残疾歧视对自我认知、人际关系和幸福感的影响。方法：采用有目的抽样的方法，对20名19 ~ 58岁的波兰语口吃成人进行深度半结构化访谈。数据分析采用自反性主题分析。结果：反身性主题分析产生了四个关键主题：口吃的社会反应；口吃的个人经历；支持性和非支持性干预；不同的路径：接受或拒绝。研究结果强调了耻辱、自尊和语言在塑造口吃者经历中的作用。结论：该研究强调需要包容的环境、移情反应和治疗，以解决语言流利之外的情感和社会方面的问题。通过强调语言在塑造这些经历中的作用，该研究表明需要（社会）变革来促进更大的接受和包容。提倡包容性语言也有助于挑战残疾歧视，减少自我污名化。

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Journal of Communication Disorders AUDIOLOGY & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY-REHABILITATION

CiteScore

3.30

自引率

5.90%

发文量

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Communication Disorders publishes original articles on topics related to disorders of speech, language and hearing. Authors are encouraged to submit reports of experimental or descriptive investigations (research articles), review articles, tutorials or discussion papers, or letters to the editor ("short communications"). Please note that we do not accept case studies unless they conform to the principles of single-subject experimental design. Special issues are published periodically on timely and clinically relevant topics.