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Coping with post-lingual severe-profound hearing impairment: a grounded theory study
L R Hallberg1, U Påsse, A Ringdahl
1Nordic School of Public Health, Goteborg University, Sweden.
British Journal of Audiology
|April 12, 2000
Summary
Individuals with severe-profound hearing impairment cope with daily auditory challenges by finding a positive flow, supported by self-efficacy and resilience. This helps them manage demanding work environments and maintain well-being.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation
Background:
- Severe-profound hearing impairment presents significant daily auditory challenges.
- Individuals with hearing loss often face difficulties in demanding listening situations, particularly in the workplace.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the coping experiences of individuals with severe-profound hearing impairment in demanding auditory situations.
- To understand the strategies and psychological factors enabling successful adaptation to hearing loss in everyday life.
Main Methods:
- Grounded theory approach using in-depth interviews with 17 adults with severe-profound hearing impairment.
- Verbatim transcription and line-by-line analysis of interview data to identify theoretical constructs.
Main Results:
- Identified six coping categories: 'coaching', 'belonging to two worlds', 'self-efficacy', 'hardiness', and 'directing coping strategies'.
- The core category, 'finding flow and entering a positive circle', is crucial for successful coping.
- Personality traits like hardiness and self-efficacy act as resistance resources against stress.
Conclusions:
- 'Finding flow' is essential for profoundly hearing-impaired individuals to successfully navigate demanding auditory environments while employed full-time.
- Coaching, self-efficacy, and hardiness are key protective factors that buffer stress and facilitate coping.
- Interventions could focus on enhancing these psychological resources to improve quality of life for individuals with hearing impairment.