Journal article
Multifaceted Effects of Stuttering and Anxiety on Students in Tertiary Education
Acta Educationis Generalis, Vol.16(2), pp.112-129
13/06/2026
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Abstract
Introduction: Overt perception of stereotypical threats by stutterers is reflected in their elevated levels of anxiety and reduced ability to establish and maintain effective communicative relationships across contexts and ages.
Methods: A quantitative and descriptive approach was used, including standardized stuttering and anxiety assessment tools; also, a questionnaire for the perception of threats.
Results: State anxiety was highly correlated with stuttering measures as well as speech related anxiety (r>.6); self-reported fluency was strongly correlated with traditional fluency measures (r>.6); state anxiety was found to be a stronger predictor of quality of life, self-efficacy and overall negative impact ratings than stuttering severity (<sup>R</sup> =.658, .473 and .779 respectively).
Discussion: Perception of negative stereotypes was high among participants, which negatively impacted their lives through personal and social aspects.
Limitations: A larger sample size would increase the generalization of the study.
Conclusions: Stutterers in tertiary education need professional and institutional support to maintain overall well-being and effective academic relationships.
Details
- Title
- Multifaceted Effects of Stuttering and Anxiety on Students in Tertiary Education
- Creators
- Istiak Rahman - University of DhakaJahirul Islam - Bangladesh Institute of ICT in DevelopmentMasum Billah - Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development
- Publication Details
- Acta Educationis Generalis, Vol.16(2), pp.112-129
- Publisher
- DTI University
- Number of pages
- 18
- Identifiers
- 991013386149802368
- Copyright
- © 2026 Istiak Rahman, Jahirul Islam, Masum Billah.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article