Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 05:01:10
Major
Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2018
Abstract
Throughout society, there remains a stigma in regards to a person’s speech and language. While the stereotype that a person with a speech or language disorder may have a lower quality of life shines light on the perceptions of mainstream society, there has been research that provides insight into parent’s feelings. The purpose of this project was to explore the research regarding parents’ feelings and perceptions towards their child’s speech or language disorder by conducting a literature review and a questionnaire that could be used as a measuring tool. The researchers used a questionnaire to focus on two main points: personal feelings parents may have regarding a child’s speech or language disorder and their perceptions on how the child’s speech or language disorder may affect his or her life. It was designed to take approximately 15 to 20 minutes and it included a variety of topics such as social relationships, education, and emotions to be answered on a scale of strongly agree to strongly disagree. This project aims to provide better insight into how to better help parents cope with a child’s speech or language disorder by giving a speech-language pathologist a better idea on how to counsel parents. It could also serve as a pilot study that could lead to future research in parents’ feelings and perceptions towards their child’s speech or language disorder.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Scott Palasik
First Reader
Dr. Terry Hallett
Second Reader
Mrs. Katie Boarman
Recommended Citation
Holley, Elizabeth, "Parents' Feelings and Perceptions Towards their Child's Speech or Language Disorder" (2018). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 609.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/609