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Women Who Stutter : Experiences Of Developing Self-Management And Quality Of Life, Katherine Milton
Women Who Stutter : Experiences Of Developing Self-Management And Quality Of Life, Katherine Milton
Theses : Honours
Background and Purpose: Research suggests that stuttering can impact an individual’s quality of life and how they perceive themselves in interactions with others. As a larger proportion of adults who stutter are men, limited research is available regarding the specific experiences of women who stutter (WWS). Existent literature regarding WWS was mainly published in the 1970s -1980s and may no longer represent current issues. This study aimed to explore the current influences on quality of life, perception of stuttering, self-management strategies, and gender issues experienced by WWS.
Methods and Procedures: This grounded theory study used a convenience sample of eight …