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Self-Perceived Communication Competence of Adults Who Stutter Following Communication-Centered Treatment

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess self-perceived communication competence of adults who stutter following a unique treatment program – Communication-Centered Treatment (CCT) – that focuses on communication competence as one of four clinical goals of the Blank Center CARE Model ™ (Communication, Advocacy, Resiliency, Education). Method Thirty-three adults who stutter completed the Self-Perceived Communication Competence scale (McCroskey & McCroskey, 1988) before and after their CCT program. Results Findings indicate significant gains in self-perceived communication competence post- treatment across four speaking contexts (public presentation, large meeting, small group interaction, dyadic interaction) and three audience types (strangers, acquaintances, friends). Pre- treatment stuttering frequency did not predict post-treatment gains in communication competence. Conclusions Adults who stutter consider themselves stronger communicators following a treatment designed to increase communication competence. [ ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05908123 ; https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT05908123 ]

Source: American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology

DOI: 10.1044/2024_ajslp-23-00234

Authors: Geoffrey A. Coalson, Courtney T. Byrd, Danielle Werle, Robyn Croft, Michael Mahometa

Institution: The University of Texas at Austin

Language: English

Topic: Stuttering Research and Treatment

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4399204543