The use of an interactive social simulation tool for adults who stutter: A pilot study

Meredith, G; Achterbosch, L; Peck, B; Terry, D; Dekker, E; Packman, A

The use of an interactive social simulation tool for adults who stutter: A pilot study

Meredith, G Achterbosch, L Peck, B Terry, D Dekker, E Packman, A

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Citation:: European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, 2023, 13, (1), pp. 187-198
Issue Date:: 2023-01-13

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dc.contributor.author	Meredith, G
dc.contributor.author	Achterbosch, L
dc.contributor.author	Peck, B
dc.contributor.author	Terry, D
dc.contributor.author	Dekker, E
dc.contributor.author	Packman, A https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7378-326X
dc.date.accessioned	2023-04-17T11:44:48Z
dc.date.available	2023-01-09
dc.date.available	2023-04-17T11:44:48Z
dc.date.issued	2023-01-13
dc.identifier.citation	European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, 2023, 13, (1), pp. 187-198
dc.identifier.issn	2174-8144
dc.identifier.issn	2254-9625
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/169863
dc.description.abstract	This study reports a user evaluation of a DVD-based social simulator, developed for people who stutter to potentially gain confidence in using a learned fluency technique. The aim was to examine and evaluate the pilot of the DVD-based social simulator, Scenari-Aid, to inform the development of an online version of the program. Thirty-seven adults who were stuttering were recruited to the study from non-professional groups in Australia. The DVD comprised scenarios with actors in real-life settings that were designed to elicit verbal responses. Participants worked through the scenarios at their own rate and then completed an online survey. The survey comprised 29 statements requiring responses on a 5-point Likert scale and provided information about users' perceptions of participating in the social simulations. There was high positive agreement among the participants on all statements, the most important being that they perceived the scenarios represented in everyday speaking situations and that they felt immersed in them. Participants also agreed that both their fluency and confidence increased in everyday speaking situations as a result of working through the DVD scenarios. The developers were satisfied that, despite the subjective nature of the findings, the study provided sufficient support for constructing the online version, which is now available to the public free of charge. Further research is needed to provide empirical evidence of the contribution it can make to the efficacy of speech programs for adults who stutter.
dc.format	Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	MDPI
dc.relation.ispartof	European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.3390/ejihpe13010014
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dc.title	The use of an interactive social simulation tool for adults who stutter: A pilot study
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	13
utslib.location.activity	Switzerland
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - ASRC Australian Stuttering Research Centre
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health/GSH.Australian Stuttering Research Centre
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Abstract:

This study reports a user evaluation of a DVD-based social simulator, developed for people who stutter to potentially gain confidence in using a learned fluency technique. The aim was to examine and evaluate the pilot of the DVD-based social simulator, Scenari-Aid, to inform the development of an online version of the program. Thirty-seven adults who were stuttering were recruited to the study from non-professional groups in Australia. The DVD comprised scenarios with actors in real-life settings that were designed to elicit verbal responses. Participants worked through the scenarios at their own rate and then completed an online survey. The survey comprised 29 statements requiring responses on a 5-point Likert scale and provided information about users' perceptions of participating in the social simulations. There was high positive agreement among the participants on all statements, the most important being that they perceived the scenarios represented in everyday speaking situations and that they felt immersed in them. Participants also agreed that both their fluency and confidence increased in everyday speaking situations as a result of working through the DVD scenarios. The developers were satisfied that, despite the subjective nature of the findings, the study provided sufficient support for constructing the online version, which is now available to the public free of charge. Further research is needed to provide empirical evidence of the contribution it can make to the efficacy of speech programs for adults who stutter.

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