Expériences familiales de personnes qui bégaient

This study utilized a qualitative approach to explore the family experiences of seven adults who stutter. These family experiences were examined with respect to family interactions and coping with stuttering and speech therapy, along with an investigation of how the family interactions affected speech therapy and the ability of participants to manage their stuttering. The thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews revealed three major themes. The first major theme was the support participants desired from their families, which included a desire for role models as well as additional emotional support. The second major theme was support received by participants. In general, few participants perceived helpful support from their families regarding their stuttering. The third major theme was the perceived barriers to the support desired by participants, which included the pressure to be fluent, a lack of communication regarding stuttering and speech, and the good but often misguided intentions of family members. Suggestions for the continued study of family experiences of people who stutter are made.