Over one percent of Americans stutter (Fraser, 2000). While many of these individuals grow out of their speaking difficulties during their childhood, several still deal with stuttering during adulthood. Those who stutter have individualistic differences in the way they stutter — the way they breathe, the tension present, and whether they "block" or not. Because of this, it is still questioned whether stuttering plays an emotional or psychological role, therefore asking the question of whether speaking to high authoritative individuals has any affect on the stuttering individual's speech patterns.
"The Stuttering Project" looks at whether there is a relationship present between stuttering and levels of authority. Results are based on simple surveys that were completed by both non-stuttering and stuttering subjects. Complete analysis and data is available in The Study section.
Research sought to answer the question, "does the relationship with a non-stuttering individual influence the severity level of an individual who stutters?"
"The Stuttering Project" looks at whether there is a relationship present between stuttering and levels of authority. Results are based on simple surveys that were completed by both non-stuttering and stuttering subjects. Complete analysis and data is available in The Study section.
Research sought to answer the question, "does the relationship with a non-stuttering individual influence the severity level of an individual who stutters?"
