ERIC Number: EJ987964
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Dec
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-0094-730X
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Coping with a Child Who Stutters: A Phenomenological Analysis
Plexico, Laura W.; Burrus, Embry
Journal of Fluency Disorders, v37 n4 p275-288 Dec 2012
Qualitative methods were used in the form of a phenomenological analysis to explore how families cope with having a child who stutters. Twelve participants, 2 men and 10 women, who have children who stutter participated in this study. The participants were asked to consider their experiences with being the parent of a child who stutters. Analysis of these data resulted in 3 primary categories. The results indicate that parents experience and cope with stresses associated with being the parent of a child who stutters. The participants described feelings of uncertainty and concern as well as the desire to do what is best for their children. Results highlight the importance of providing information and avenues of support that will help parents more effectively cope with having a child who stutters. Educational objectives: The reader will be able to: (a) describe, from the perspective of a parent of a child who stutters, the themes associated with the process of coping with a child who stutters, (b) describe types of coping resources, (c) describe the factors that influence the choice to use emotion-focused and problem-focused coping strategies, and (d) describe four specific areas to consider when providing resources for families of children who stutter. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Parents, Stuttering, Coping, Phenomenology, Stress Management, Stress Variables, Parent Attitudes, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Surveys, Parenting Styles, Child Rearing
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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