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Peer Bullying and Self-Esteem in Turkish School-Age Children Who Stutter
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Background: This study aims to examine the prevalence of peer bullying among Turkish-speaking school-aged children who stutter (CWS) and to explore the relationships between exposure to bullying and self-esteem, depression, and anxiety symptoms in these children.
Methods: The study included a case group of 35 children diagnosed with stuttering and a control group of 35 children with fluent speech. The children in the stuttering group were assessed by a speech and language therapist using the Stuttering Severity Instrument. Additionally, all children were asked to complete the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), the Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire, and the Revised-Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS).
Results: There was a significant relationship between peer bullying experiences, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression symptoms between both groups (p< 0.05). CWS demonstrated greater susceptibility to peer bullying compared to the control group, and they scored higher on the RSES, indicating reduced self-esteem. Furthermore, it was found that symptom scores for depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder increased in stuttering children with low self-esteem.
Discussion: Our study demonstrated that school-aged CWS exhibit lower self-esteem and more pronounced symptoms of anxiety and depressive disorders. We believe that healthcare professionals working with the school-age CWS should assess their self-esteem and engage them in activities aimed at enhancing self-esteem, as this may help prevent the development of secondary psychopathologies such as depressive disorder, anxiety disorder.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Etik Beyan
The study was performed in compliance with ethical standards by the ethics committee of the University of Health Sciences (2022/17-159).
Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Çocuk ve Ergen Ruh Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Erken Görünüm Tarihi
12 Mart 2025
Yayımlanma Tarihi
26 Mart 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
5 Aralık 2024
Kabul Tarihi
19 Şubat 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Cilt: 22 Sayı: 1
APA
Yitik Tonkaz, G., Yıldırım Demirdöğen, E., Çakır, A., & Kocaman, S. (2025). Peer Bullying and Self-Esteem in Turkish School-Age Children Who Stutter. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 22(1), 85-91. https://doi.org/10.35440/hutfd.1597011
AMA
1.Yitik Tonkaz G, Yıldırım Demirdöğen E, Çakır A, Kocaman S. Peer Bullying and Self-Esteem in Turkish School-Age Children Who Stutter. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi. 2025;22(1):85-91. doi:10.35440/hutfd.1597011
Chicago
Yitik Tonkaz, Gülsüm, Esen Yıldırım Demirdöğen, Ali Çakır, ve Sümeyye Kocaman. 2025. “Peer Bullying and Self-Esteem in Turkish School-Age Children Who Stutter”. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 22 (1): 85-91. https://doi.org/10.35440/hutfd.1597011.
EndNote
Yitik Tonkaz G, Yıldırım Demirdöğen E, Çakır A, Kocaman S (01 Mart 2025) Peer Bullying and Self-Esteem in Turkish School-Age Children Who Stutter. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 22 1 85–91.
IEEE
[1]G. Yitik Tonkaz, E. Yıldırım Demirdöğen, A. Çakır, ve S. Kocaman, “Peer Bullying and Self-Esteem in Turkish School-Age Children Who Stutter”, Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, c. 22, sy 1, ss. 85–91, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.35440/hutfd.1597011.
ISNAD
Yitik Tonkaz, Gülsüm - Yıldırım Demirdöğen, Esen - Çakır, Ali - Kocaman, Sümeyye. “Peer Bullying and Self-Esteem in Turkish School-Age Children Who Stutter”. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 22/1 (01 Mart 2025): 85-91. https://doi.org/10.35440/hutfd.1597011.
JAMA
1.Yitik Tonkaz G, Yıldırım Demirdöğen E, Çakır A, Kocaman S. Peer Bullying and Self-Esteem in Turkish School-Age Children Who Stutter. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi. 2025;22:85–91.
MLA
Yitik Tonkaz, Gülsüm, vd. “Peer Bullying and Self-Esteem in Turkish School-Age Children Who Stutter”. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, c. 22, sy 1, Mart 2025, ss. 85-91, doi:10.35440/hutfd.1597011.
Vancouver
1.Gülsüm Yitik Tonkaz, Esen Yıldırım Demirdöğen, Ali Çakır, Sümeyye Kocaman. Peer Bullying and Self-Esteem in Turkish School-Age Children Who Stutter. Harran Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi. 01 Mart 2025;22(1):85-91. doi:10.35440/hutfd.1597011