Experience of Hearing Loss, Communication, Social Participation, and Psychological Well-Being among Adolescents with Cochlear Implants
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| Title: | Experience of Hearing Loss, Communication, Social Participation, and Psychological Well-Being among Adolescents with Cochlear Implants |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Dammeyer, Jesper, Chapman, Madeleine, Marschark, Marc |
| Source: | American Annals of the Deaf. 2018 163(4):424-439. |
| Availability: | Gallaudet University Press. 800 Florida Avenue NE, Denison House, Washington, DC 20002-3695. Tel: 202-651-5488; Fax: 202-651-5489; Web site: http://gupress.gallaudet.edu/annals/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2018 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Assistive Technology, Hearing Impairments, Deafness, Early Adolescents, Communication Skills, Friendship, Interpersonal Relationship, Well Being, Mental Health, Foreign Countries, Sign Language |
| Geographic Terms: | Denmark |
| ISSN: | 0002-726X |
| Abstract: | Pediatric cochlear implantation has successfully provided many congenitally deaf children the opportunity to learn to hear and speak. However, outcomes are mostly assessed through formal audiological testing or by gathering perspectives of parents and teachers rather than the children themselves. Sixty-five children with cochlear implants (CIs) aged 11-15 years were asked about their CI use and other factors related to communication, experiences of hearing loss, social participation and friendships, and psychological well-being. The findings revealed diverse experiences; e.g., 55.4% of the children reported feeling different from others their age, while 18.5% reported trying to hide their CIs often or all the time. The findings also suggested diversity in communication needs: 41.5% reported being interested in learning more sign language. The study highlights the importance of providing tailored, flexible support for a heterogeneous population of children with varied strengths and needs. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 55 |
| Entry Date: | 2018 |
| Access URL: | https://gupress.gallaudet.edu/annals/past.htm |
| Accession Number: | EJ1195780 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Pediatric cochlear implantation has successfully provided many congenitally deaf children the opportunity to learn to hear and speak. However, outcomes are mostly assessed through formal audiological testing or by gathering perspectives of parents and teachers rather than the children themselves. Sixty-five children with cochlear implants (CIs) aged 11-15 years were asked about their CI use and other factors related to communication, experiences of hearing loss, social participation and friendships, and psychological well-being. The findings revealed diverse experiences; e.g., 55.4% of the children reported feeling different from others their age, while 18.5% reported trying to hide their CIs often or all the time. The findings also suggested diversity in communication needs: 41.5% reported being interested in learning more sign language. The study highlights the importance of providing tailored, flexible support for a heterogeneous population of children with varied strengths and needs. |
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| ISSN: | 0002-726X |
