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Cochlear implants: the young people's perspective.

Alexandra Wheeler1, Sue Archbold, Susan Gregory

  • 1The Ear Foundation, Marjorie Sherman House, 83, Sherwin Road, Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2FB, UK. alex@earfoundation.org.uk

Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
|May 30, 2007
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Cochlear implantation significantly improves hearing for deaf individuals. Young people aged 13-16 report positive experiences and flexible communication, embracing their identities beyond conventional labels.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Cochlear implantation offers hearing to individuals with profound deafness who do not benefit from hearing aids.
  • Over 16 years of UK data exist on cochlear implant outcomes, focusing on perceptual and linguistic aspects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of cochlear implantation on young people aged 13-16 from their own perspectives.
  • To explore their satisfaction, communication, education, and identity related to cochlear implants.

Main Methods:

  • A group of 29 young people (13-16 years old) participated in the study.
  • A semistructured questionnaire was used to gather their experiences and views.

Main Results:

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  • Young participants expressed positive feelings about their cochlear implants and parental decisions.
  • They demonstrated flexible communication preferences and a fluid sense of identity.

    • Conclusions:

    • Cochlear implantation positively influences the psychosocial well-being and identity of adolescents.
    • Findings highlight the importance of the recipient's perspective in evaluating cochlear implant success.