The Role Of Singing In The Lives Of People Who Stutter

RESEARCH TEAM

Simone Falk, PhD | Université de Montreal
Arla Good, PhD and Frank A. Russo, PhD | Toronto Metropolitan University

BACKGROUND

Singing is recognized as a “fluency-enhancing condition” for people who stutter. It has been shown to significantly (~90%) reduce the occurrence of stuttering symptoms compared to speaking, without any prior singing practice. While research is still establishing a foundational understanding of the specific causes of this impressive effect, evidence suggests that singing is an activity with significant potential to help individuals who stutter explore and experience their vocal and verbal production skills in a new light. This study aims to contribute to this evidence base and underscore the relevance of singing as a culturally and socially important activity for individuals who stutter.

METHODS

A qualitative study was developed to gather firsthand reports on the role of singing in the lives of individuals who stutter around the world.

RESULTS

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