A pilot study of an online self-compassion intervention for adults who stutter

The primary aim of this pilot study was to determine the preliminary effectiveness of an online self-compassion intervention for improving self-compassion and quality of life in adults who stutter. A secondary aim was to determine intervention acceptability and participant satisfaction. Participants...

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Published in:International journal of speech language pathology 2024-08, Vol.26 (4), p.518-531
Main Authors: Croft, Robyn L, Byrd, Courtney T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acceptability
Adult
Adults
Empathy
Female
Humans
Individual differences
Male
Middle Aged
Pilot Projects
Quality of Life
Self compassion
Self Concept
Self evaluation
Speech therapy
Stuttering
Stuttering - psychology
Stuttering - therapy
Surveys and Questionnaires
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult
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Summary:The primary aim of this pilot study was to determine the preliminary effectiveness of an online self-compassion intervention for improving self-compassion and quality of life in adults who stutter. A secondary aim was to determine intervention acceptability and participant satisfaction. Participants included adults who stutter who completed an online self-compassion module once a week for six consecutive weeks. Pre- and post-intervention measures included the Self-Compassion Scale-Trait and the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Participants also completed acceptability questionnaires weekly and post-intervention via quantitative and qualitative reports. Ten participants completed all six intervention modules, as well as pre- and post-intervention measures. Participants reported increased self-compassion and improved quality of life at post-intervention, as well as high intervention acceptability with regard to delivery format, content, duration, and relevance to stuttering and daily life. Individual variation was also observed across acceptability domains. The present study provides pilot data supporting the use of online modules to increase self-compassion and decrease the negative impact of stuttering on the quality of life among adults who stutter. Future studies should employ larger sample sizes, compare outcomes to a control group, and determine if gains are maintained over time.
ISSN:1754-9507
1754-9515
1754-9515
DOI:10.1080/17549507.2023.2236813