摘要
The public’s attitudes can affect the experience of stuttering of people who stutter.This study investigated the attitudes held by the public about people who stutter in China.A web-based written survey with closed and open-ended questions was implemented to develop a rich understanding.One hundred and two respondents in 26 provinces and 3 municipalities provided comments on people who stutter in their life aspects such as personality,speech,social life,work,life participation,education,dating and marriage,capability,and communication skills.The predominantly negative attitudes towards the overall domains were identified.Attitudes to people who stutter varied according to the different sources of knowledge.Familiarity with people who stutter might reduce stereotypes.However,knowledge from the media might aggravate stereotypes.Implications and future research orientation were also discussed.
公众的态度可能会影响口吃者的生活体验。本研究调查了中国公众对口吃者的态度。通过网络书面调查,结合封闭式和开放式问题,旨在深入了解公众态度。来自26个省和3个直辖市的102名受访者对生活中的口吃者在性格、言语、社交生活、工作、生活参与、教育、约会与婚姻、能力及沟通技巧等方面进行了评价。研究发现,公众在这些领域对口吃者普遍持有负面态度。对口吃者的态度因知识来源的不同而有所变化。与口吃者的熟悉程度可能会减少刻板印象,而来自媒体的知识可能会加剧刻板印象。文章还讨论了研究的启示及未来研究方向。
