A preliminary analysis of computer‐based asynchronous awareness training for public speaking disfluencies

Abstract

AbstractSimple habit reversal training is effective at reducing public speaking disfluencies; however, the time and resources necessary to implement this intervention may reduce practicality for widespread adoption. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of asynchronous awareness training. Four participants completed a computer‐based training consisting of response description and practice detecting recorded disfluencies prior to taking a quiz in which they scored the frequency of disfluencies in a recorded speech. Relative to baseline, all participants' rates of disfluencies decreased following training. In addition, acceptability ratings were high and all participants indicated greater willingness to participate in asynchronous training than in‐person training.