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The Effectiveness of a Story-Based Educational Program in Changing Preschool Children's Attitudes Towards Peers Who Stutter

The Effectiveness of a Story-Based Educational Program in Changing Preschool Children's Attitudes Towards Peers Who Stutter

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20260119068614N1
Enrollment
123
Registered
2026-01-30
Start date
2026-02-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

childhood stuttering.

Interventions

Intervention group: The intervention program will be conducted three sessions per week (on even days) with a short duration of 30–45 minutes per session. The program will be implemented over a total p

Sponsors

Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 8 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Enrollment in Preschool Grade 2 in public or private preschools in Semnan city Sufficient proficiency in Persian to participate in educational activities and respond to research instruments, as reported by the classroom teacher. Written informed consent provided by parents or legal guardians, and verbal or written assent obtained from the child. Ability to participate in classroom activities such as storytelling, role-play, and group discussions, as reported by the teacher No history of diagnosed developmental disorders (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder), severe language disorders, or any observable stuttering (as determined during initial screening by the researcher), ensuring classification as “children without stuttering

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Children’s attitudes toward peers who stutter. Timepoint: Before the intervention? Immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Public Opinion Survey of Human Attributes–Stuttering/Child.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Preschool Children’s Behavioral Intentions in Interactions with Peers Who Stutter. Timepoint: Before the intervention? Immediately after the intervention. Method of measurement: Preschool Children’s Behavioral Intention Scale in Interactions with Peers Who Stutter.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Alimohammadi

Semnan University of Medical Sciences

fatemeh.almo98@semums.ac.ir+98 21 7742 4115

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026