Advancing social solidarity

Preference organization in the discourse of speech-language pathology

Authors

  • Nina Simmons-Mackie Southeastern Louisiana University
  • Roxanne W. Stoehr Southeastern Louisiana University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/jircd.v7i2.29963

Keywords:

discourse, speech-language therapy, preference organization, professional identity, clinical education

Abstract

The drive for positivity is one aspect of the professional ethos of speech-language pathology. Speech-language pathologists aim to promote positive professional relationships and clinical experiences to achieve goals. Positivity, that which is favorable, affirming or accepting, is projected through professional discourse. Acquisition of positive discourse strategies by students in training is often indirect and occurs implicitly as the student interacts with others. To investigate the management of positivity as it relates to clinical training, a qualitative investigation of discourse of speech-language pathology students and clinical supervisors was undertaken. A variety of discourse strategies designed to mitigate potential conflict or promote solidarity were identified in the text and talk between students and supervisors and in clinical sessions. These strategies, consistent with the literature on preference organization, contributed to positive relationships between students and supervisors and between clinicians and clients.

Author Biographies

  • Nina Simmons-Mackie, Southeastern Louisiana University

    Nina Simmons-Mackie Ph.D., BC-ANCDS is Professor and Scholar in Residence at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA USA. She has published numerous articles and chapters and has many years of clinical, academic and research experience in the area of adult aphasia. Interests include neurogenic communication disorders, qualitative research, and social model philosophies.

  • Roxanne W. Stoehr, Southeastern Louisiana University

    Roxanne Wright Stoehr, MCD is a certified speech-language pathologist and instructor and clinical supervisor at  Southeastern  Louisiana  University in Hammond, LA USA. Her teaching, clinical and research interests are wide, and include supervising student clinicians and overseeing aphasia conversation groups.

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Published

2016-10-17

How to Cite

Simmons-Mackie, N., & Stoehr, R. (2016). Advancing social solidarity: Preference organization in the discourse of speech-language pathology. Journal of Interactional Research in Communication Disorders, 7(2), 243-263. https://doi.org/10.1558/jircd.v7i2.29963

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