Attitudes Toward People Who Stutter in the Chinese Context: An Exploratory Study on the Impact of Knowledge Sources

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.

国际工程中如何处理承包商与监理(咨询)工程师的关系

在国际工程承包项目管理中最主要一项工作,就是承包方同监理(咨询)工程师之间的关系。承包商熟悉FIDIC施工合同条件的同时,重要是了解监理(咨询)工程师地位和作用,更要注意掌握与监理(咨询)工程师交往艺术,并熟悉运用FIDIC条款和合同条款赋予的权利、责任和义务。