First Advisor
Megann McGill
Date of Award
Summer 8-10-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Speech and Hearing Sciences and University Honors
Department
Speech and Hearing Sciences
Language
English
Subjects
stuttering, aging, speech therapy
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore relationships between stuttering and aging so that speech-language pathologists can be informed about the intersectionality of these identities.
Three adult men who stutter, all over the age of 65, were interviewed in semi-structured interviews. Interview transcripts were analyzed with in-vivo coding to find codes and themes between participants. From the interviews, 20 categories were identified. These categories were then funneled into four overarching themes: 1) Personal factors impacted by stuttering, 2) Stuttering perspectives across the lifespan, 3) Stuttering therapy experiences, and 4) Covert stuttering.
This study shows that attitudes, perspectives, and experiences related to stuttering change throughout a person's life. Stuttering has impacted each participant's interpersonal communication, relationships, and occupational decisions.
Recommended Citation
Herring, Mary Elizabeth, "The Intersectionality of Stuttering and Aging" (2022). University Honors Theses. Paper 1445.