basic psychological needs in stuttering and non-stuttering iranian students aged 13 to 17 years

Introduction: this study seeks to answer the question: “what is the difference between the basic psychological needs (survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun) of stuttering and non-stuttering students?” materials and methods: the present study was conducted on 15 stuttering students aged 13 to 17 years as the case group and 15 non-stuttering students (13 males and two females) aged 13 to 17 years as the control group. the formal validity, reliability, and internal consistency of the questionnaire were assessed. results: analysis showed significant differences between the two groups in need of love and belonging, and fun (p<0.001) and stuttering students showed more desire for love, belonging, and fun. furthermore; analysis indicated insignificant differences between two groups in survival, power, and freedom needs (p<0.001). conclusion: stuttering students are more in need of love and belonging; that is, the need for relationships, social connections, giving and receiving affection, and feeling to be a part of a group. they, moreover, need more to find pleasure, to play, and to laugh.