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Deaf persons and computer use.

Philip Zazove1, Helen E Meador, Holly A Derry

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA.

American Annals of the Deaf
|May 11, 2004
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Computer use is common among deaf individuals, particularly those who use English at home and communicate with hearing persons. Hearing loss from meningitis was linked to lower computer usage.

Area of Science:

  • Computer Science
  • Disability Studies
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Understanding computer accessibility and usage patterns is crucial for the deaf community.
  • Previous research has not fully explored the factors influencing computer adoption among deaf individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and correlates of computer use among deaf individuals.
  • To identify factors associated with computer adoption in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was self-administered by 227 deaf individuals in their preferred language.
  • Data collection included demographics, computer usage habits, and communication methods.
  • A nonparticipant sample was also analyzed for comparison.

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Main Results:

  • 63% of respondents reported using computers, primarily at home.
  • Computer use was associated with English proficiency at home and interaction with hearing individuals.
  • Hearing loss due to meningitis was inversely correlated with computer use (p = .0004).

Conclusions:

  • A majority of deaf individuals utilize computers, though overall usage may be lower than initially reported.
  • English language use and social interaction with hearing persons are key factors in computer adoption.
  • Specific causes of hearing loss, like meningitis, may present unique barriers to technology access.