Influence of Effects of Stuttering on Vocational Aspirations Among Young Adolescents Who Stutter in Kenya.

Stuttering is characterized by repetitions, prolongations, hesitations and blocks. Resulting to effects such as anxiety, stigma, fear, and embarrassment. The purpose of the study was to find out effects of stuttering on vocational aspirations among young adolescents. Objectives of study were to; establish effects of stuttering on vocational aspirations among LWS. The study employed descriptive survey research design. Sample was got from the target population. Data was collected using valid and reliable instruments. Data was analyzed and presented in means. Findings indicated the most preferred vocations farming (M= 4.53), being an artist (M= 4.51), engineering (M= 4.45), and nursing (M= 3.96). Least rated teaching (M= 2.75), politicking (M= 2.13) as required much talking. In conclusion, stuttering effects such as anxiety, fear, frustrations, self-stigma and embarrassment negatively influenced choice of vocational aspirations among LWS in primary schools. LWS preferred vocations that require less talking to avoid negative effects of stuttering. The study recommends that LWS be guided in the choice of vocation. LWS need to be advised to pursue vocational aspirations that require less talking. This is in order to reduce the stuttering effects at work place in future. LWS need to be taken through guidance and counseling sessions on vocational aspirations.