Deidentified Dataset and Codebook for the Kannada Adaptation of the Self-Stigma of Stuttering Scale (4S-K)

This dataset contains de-identified participant responses from a cross-sectional observational study conducted as part of a postgraduate thesis at the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, MAHE (Manipal Academy of Higher Education), India. The study focused on the Kannada adaptation of the Self-Stigma of Stuttering Scale (4S-K). The dataset includes anonymized data on age, gender (numerically coded), and item-wise responses to the 4S-K. To maintain confidentiality, all personally identifiable information has been removed. A codebook is provided along with the dataset, which details the structure of the data, explanation of codes used (e.g., gender coding, rating scale, and color codes for different domains), and variable descriptions to facilitate interpretation and reuse. This data has been prepared in accordance with ethical standards for data sharing and is suitable for open access under the terms of the repository.