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Area of Science:

  • Speech and Language Pathology
  • Psychology
  • Education

Background:

  • Stuttering can have significant impacts on individuals' lives, affecting social interactions and academic progress.
  • Understanding the relationship between stuttering severity and educational outcomes is crucial for developing targeted support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between self-reported stuttering severity and the highest level of educational attainment in adults who stutter.
  • To provide insights into the long-term consequences of stuttering on academic achievement.

Main Methods:

  • 147 adults seeking stuttering treatment participated.
  • Participants reported their highest educational level.
  • Stuttering severity was rated on a 9-point scale across eight different speaking situations.

Main Results:

  • A significant negative correlation was found between educational attainment and mean stuttering severity ratings.
  • Higher self-reported stuttering severity was associated with lower educational achievement.

Conclusions:

  • The study indicates a link between the severity of stuttering and educational attainment.
  • Further research is recommended to explore interventions within educational settings to support individuals who stutter.