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Professionals with hearing loss often perceive negative impacts on job performance and psycho-emotional status, yet they actively seek solutions and strive to maintain workplace competency. Aural rehabilitation needs are identified to support these efforts.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology and Occupational Health
  • Psychology of Work and Disability

Background:

  • Hearing loss can significantly impact an individual's professional life, affecting job performance and psychological well-being.
  • Understanding the unique challenges faced by professionals with hearing loss is crucial for developing targeted support strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the self-perceived impact of hearing loss on job performance and psycho-emotional status among professionals.
  • To identify the aural rehabilitation needs of this demographic.
  • To develop a model for understanding professionals' experiences with hearing loss in the workplace.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted seven focus groups with 48 salaried professionals with at least a high school education.
  • Explored participants' reactions to hypothetical communication issues and their own work-related predicaments.
  • Audiovideo recorded and transcribed sessions for qualitative analysis.

Main Results:

  • Professionals with hearing loss generally do not experience significant workplace stigmatization but perceive negative effects on job performance.
  • Some participants reported lost competitive edge or denied promotions due to hearing loss, though many developed coping mechanisms.
  • A desire to maintain job competency and a determination to succeed were overriding themes; awareness of the Americans with Disability Act was low.

Conclusions:

  • A model for professionals with hearing loss centers on maintaining job competency, influenced by self-concept, assistive technology, workplace perceptions, coping strategies, and communication challenges.
  • Findings inform the development of problem-solving approaches within aural rehabilitation interventions.
  • The study highlights the importance of addressing psychological and practical factors in supporting professionals with hearing loss.