The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Program on Social Anxiety and Academic Resilience of Students with Stuttering Disorder

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment program training on social anxiety and academic resilience of students with stuttering disorder. The research design was quasi-experimental with two experimental and control groups. The statistical population of the study included high school students with stuttering disorder in Khoy city. In this regard, a sample of 32 students were selected by available sampling method and divided into two groups of 16, experimental and control, to participate in the training of life-based experience program of acceptance and commitment (Bardel et al., 2022) were assigned. Academic resilience scales (Samuels, 2004) and social anxiety questionnaire (Conner et al., 2000) were used before and after the test to collect data. Acceptance and commitment training program was implemented in 8 intervention sessions for the experimental group. Analysis of covariance showed that the training program has significantly improved the acceptance and commitment of academic resilience and social anxiety of students with stuttering disorder. Acceptance and commitment-based therapy by teaching and improving effective strategies and techniques allows students to take a realistic view of their problem and overcome the severe consequences of their disorder. Therefore, the implementation of this program is recommended for individuals with stuttering disorders and other developmental disabilities.