Further Investigation of Anxiety in Children and Adolescents who Stutter

Conclusions Experts suggest high scores on the RCMAS Lie Scale are indicative of participants attempting to present themselves in a positive light and so cast doubt on the veracity of their other responses on the test. One interpretation, then, is that the boys were concealing true levels of anxiety about their stuttering. The findings suggest why findings of anxiety studies in children and adolescents to date are equivocal. Clinical implications are discussed.
Source: Journal of Fluency Disorders - Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: research