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Study: Investigating the Experiences of Bilinguals who Stutter
Researcher: Dr. Charlotte Wiltshire
Posted: 19.06.24
What's the research about?
People who stutter often report different experiences of stuttering depending on the language that they are speaking. In this study, we will use a combination of questionnaires and focus groups to understand these processes better in the context of Welsh-English bilinguals.
What's involved?
The research process is expected to take approximately two years. We anticipate that the steering group will meet for approximately two hours every six months. The steering group will be run online via video call, however, there will be opportunities to visit the research team in Bangor if you wish.
Who can get involved?
People who stutter, speech and language therapists or stuttering allies. We are looking for people who would like to join a STEERING GROUP to help develop this research idea and to work with the research team to monitor the progress of the study.
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Study: The impact of concealing stuttering
Researcher: Dr. Charlie Wiltshire
What's the study about?
Sometimes people who stutter are aware of upcoming words that may result in dysfluencies and, in order to conceal their stutter, may choose to use strategies, such as replacing those words on-the-fly. Our aim is to understand these processes better.
Who can take part?
Anyone who does, or does not stutter, can take part. If you identify as someone who stutters you can take part (including "hidden" or "concealed" stuttering).
What does the study involve?
Computer-based tasks as well as questionnaires that can be done online at home. The study takes ~25 minutes for people who do not stutter and ~45 minutes for people who stutter (due to additional questions about stuttering).
Study: Working and caring: a survey of psychosocial correlates
Researcher: Prof Val Morrison
What's the study about?
In an ageing society many of us will have to take on unpaid caring roles within the family, often whilst still in paid employment. This study examines the impact that such caregiving has on work-life balance, wellbeing and quality of life and seeks to identify psychosocial and occupational factors that support better outcomes.
Who can take part?
Anyone aged over 18, who is in paid employment (full/part time) and currently supporting someone as an informal carer (e.g., a family member, friend or neighbour who has care needs due to living with an illness or physical disability) can take part.
What does the study involve?
This is an online study involving a questionnaire which addresses your experience as a carer, your work situation, the care needs of the person you care for and your current physical and mental wellbeing, levels of stress and quality of life. Completing this survey will take 20-30 minutes of your time and is on one occasion only.