Mental well-being and related factors in individuals with stuttering.

Aim: This study aimed to determine the effects of various sociodemographic variables and experiences, unhelpful beliefs about stuttering, and perceived social support on psychological well-being in stuttering adults.

Methods: Forty-five stuttering adults were included in our study, and sociodemographic data were collected using a stuttering experiences information form, the Unhelpful Thoughts and Beliefs About Stuttering (UTBAS)-6 scale, the perceived social support scale, and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale.

Results: It was determined that the total score of the UTBAS scale, the high scores on the fear of negative evaluation, avoidance, self-doubt and insecurity, and the hopelessness subscales, and the low scores of the perceived social support scale were correlated with lower psychological well-being results in stuttering individuals.