2026 Research Days
Binghamton Research Days Student Presentations

Musicians' Perceptions Regarding Role Entrapment of People Who Stutter

Authors: Adam Rossi, Daniel Byon

Field of Study: Integrative Neuroscience

Program Affiliation: Source Project Research Program

Faculty Mentors: Rodney Gabel

Easel: 87

Timeslot: Morning

Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate musicians’ attitudes towards people who stutter (PWS) and the extent to which PWS experience role entrapment in the music industry. Participants completed the Music Industry Counseling Scale (MICS), which asked whether they would advise a person who stutters to pursue musical careers, which measures the extent of role entrapment based on a sample. Participants then assessed to what extent stuttering impacts specific musical careers. Results suggest that PWS do not always face role entrapment in the music industry. Likewise, data shows that participants perceived that stuttering would not significantly impact musical careers. These findings indicate that there is little role entrapment within the music industry, and explicit attitudes towards people who stutter are largely positive.