Academic self-handicapping (ASH) has been linked to a number of negative academic outcomes. Thus, it becomes essential to develop and test the efficacy of suitable interventions for the same. The present study aims to explore the effectiveness of integrating Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to…

When studies use different scales to measure continuous outcomes, standardised mean differences (SMD) are required to meta-analyse the data. However, outcomes are often reported as endpoint or change from baseline scores. Combining corresponding SMDs can be problematic and available guidance advises against this practice. We aimed to examine the…

As children age, they are less likely to experience spontaneous recovery from stuttering and are likely to develop negative attitudes about talking, necessitating counselling to address these feelings. The current exploratory case study examines children's response to traditional speech therapy to address fluency combined with a programmed message…