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Assessment of Stigma Associated With Stuttering: Development and Evaluation of the Self-Stigma of Stuttering Scale (4S).
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Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing Research . Oct2013, Vol. 56 Issue 5, p1517-1529. 13p. 4 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Purpose: To create a psychometrically sound scale that measures different levels of internalized stigma (i.e., selfstigma) among adults who stutter and to analyze factor structure, reliability, and initial construct validity of the scale. Method: Two-hundred ninety-one adults who stutter were recruited from Board Recognized Specialists in Fluency Disorders and the National Stuttering Association. Participants completed a web-based survey including an experimental scale called the Self-Stigma of Stuttering Scale (4S), designed to measure different levels of self-stigma in people who stutter, along with a series of established measures of self-esteem, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction. Results: The experimental scale demonstrated adequate reliability in internal consistency and temporal stability. Factor analysis revealed underlying components supportive of a multidimensional model of stigma. Stigma self-concurrence and, to a lesser extent, stereotype agreement and stigma awareness were negatively correlated with self-esteem, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction, supporting initial construct validity of the scale. Conclusion: Speech-language pathologists can identify the presence of self-stigma in their adult clients who stutter and help them to alter these beliefs. The 4S can be a means for researchers and clinicians to achieve these goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *STUTTERING
*STATISTICAL correlation
*FACTOR analysis
*RESEARCH methodology
*PSYCHOLOGICAL tests
*SATISFACTION
*SELF-efficacy
*SELF-esteem testing
*SELF-perception
*SOCIAL stigma
*MULTIPLE regression analysis
*MULTITRAIT multimethod techniques
*RESEARCH methodology evaluation
*DESCRIPTIVE statistics
*PSYCHOLOGY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10924388
- Volume :
- 56
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 91624467
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1044/1092-4388(2013/12-0280)