ABSTRACT

Introduction

Affective reactions frequently reported by adolescents who stutter include embarrassment, frustration, and feelings of anxiety about further stuttering. It is possible that music therapy may enhance stuttering treatment outcomes; however, little is known about how individuals who stutter, and therapists working with this group, view such therapy. The purpose of this study was to explore individuals who stutter and therapist experiences with, and perceptions of, music and music therapy for stuttering. This work is part of a larger mixed-methods project to explore the effectiveness and potential benefit of music therapy with adolescents who stutter.

Method

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six clinicians and three individuals who stutter. Interview data were analysed using qualitative content analysis.

Results

Four themes emerged from participants’ accounts: (a) the experience of living with stuttering, (b) the importance of music in everyday life, (c) the application of music therapy in stuttering, and (d) recommendations for music therapy in the continuum of support services for individuals who stutter.

Discussion

Participants in this study perceived music and music therapy to benefit individuals who experience stuttering, particularly within the context of mental health. There is agreement that song writing, improvisation and song singing are most useful when working with adolescents who experience stuttering.

中文翻译：

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口吃青少年的音乐治疗师和个人经验以及对音乐疗法的看法：定性探索

摘要

介绍

青少年经常口吃的情感反应包括尴尬，沮丧和对进一步口吃的焦虑感。音乐疗法有可能增强口吃治疗效果；但是，对于口吃的人以及与该小组合作的治疗师如何看待这种疗法知之甚少。这项研究的目的是探讨那些对口吃和音乐治疗有口吃经验的人。这项工作是一项更大的混合方法项目的一部分，该项目旨在探讨口吃青少年音乐疗法的有效性和潜在益处。

方法

对六名临床医生和三名口吃的人进行了半结构式访谈。访谈数据使用定性内容分析法进行分析。

结果

参与者的陈述中出现了四个主题：（a）口吃生活，（b）音乐在日常生活中的重要性，（c）口吃中音乐疗法的应用，以及（d）口吃中音乐疗法的建议为口吃者提供连续的支持服务。

讨论区

这项研究的参与者认为音乐和音乐疗法有益于经历口吃的人，尤其是在心理健康方面。已经达成共识，与患有口吃的青少年一起工作时，写歌，即兴创作和唱歌是最有用的。