2026 Research Days
Binghamton Research Days Student Presentations

Assessing Stereotypes Against Singers Who Sutter

Authors: Mary May Elkass, Elle McCormack

Field of Study: Theatre; Biological Sciences

Program Affiliation: Source Project Research Program

Faculty Mentors: Rodney Gabel

Easel: 16

Timeslot: Afternoon

Abstract: The relationship between singing and stuttering can impact the perception of vocalists who stutter. Although stuttering has little to no effect on the fluency of speech when singing, the harmful stereotypes that exist against people who stutter greatly impacts their self-efficacy when choosing a career in music or singing. This research examines the effects of stereotype threat and role entrapment of singers who stutter. For this study, primary investigators surveyed a general population of students and staff focused on music and theatre performance at Binghamton University using the Vocational Advice Scale, to assess how discrimination may affect the career opportunities of People Who Stutter.