Publications by authors named "Amir Hossein Rasoli Jokar"
Behind the mask: Stuttering, anxiety, and communication dynamics in the era of COVID-19.
Int J Lang Commun Disord
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Wearing masks during the pandemic presents unique communication challenges for people with social anxiety, particularly adults who stutter (AWS), as it may help them mask their anxiety symptoms.
- * The study investigates how mandatory mask-wearing affects communication freedom, self-perceived stuttering, and anxiety in AWS, using interviews and thematic analysis to gather insights.
- * Findings reveal that while masks help AWS reduce stress by concealing stuttering cues, many still prefer the freedom of speaking without a mask despite the comfort it provides.
Purpose: Instagram has become a popular platform for sharing and seeking health-related information, including stuttering. However, concerns have been raised about the accuracy, confidentiality, and potential negative impact of such information. This study aims to examine how stuttering is defined and understood on Instagram, and how users engage with related content.
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