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Depression in hearing-impaired children
Stephanie C P M Theunissen1, Carolien Rieffe, Maartje Kouwenberg
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands. s.c.p.m.theunissen@lumc.nl
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|August 25, 2011
Summary
Hearing-impaired children experience more depressive symptoms than hearing peers. Focusing on coping strategies can help prevent and treat depression in this vulnerable group.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Audiology
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- Hearing impairment in children can impact emotional well-being.
- Understanding emotion regulation is crucial for mental health in pediatric populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare depressive symptoms in hearing-impaired and normally hearing children.
- To investigate the role of coping and mood states in depression development among these groups.
Main Methods:
- Utilized self-report questionnaires for depression symptoms, coping strategies, and mood states.
- Included children with cochlear implants, conventional hearing aids, and normal hearing.
Main Results:
- Hearing-impaired children reported significantly higher depressive symptoms.
- Coping and mood states uniquely predicted depression in hearing-impaired children.
- Integrated coping and mood regulation predicted depression in normally hearing children.
Conclusions:
- Hearing-impaired children are at higher risk for depressive symptoms.
- Interventions targeting coping strategies are vital for preventing and treating depression in hearing-impaired children.
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