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Conversation tactics in persons with normal hearing and hearing-impairment
Richard S Hallam1, Roslyn Corney
1Department of Psychology, University of Greenwich , London , UK.
People use various communication tactics when hearing is difficult. Speech reading is linked to hearing impairment, but most strategies are common across all hearing levels.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Communication Sciences
- Psychology
Background:
- Aural communication is crucial for daily interaction.
- Environmental factors and hearing impairment can disrupt communication.
- Understanding adaptive strategies is vital for supporting individuals with hearing difficulties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate communication tactics employed during hearing challenges.
- To examine strategy use based on hearing impairment severity and gender.
Main Methods:
- Online questionnaire administered to 188 participants with self-assessed hearing impairment.
- Strategies were analyzed for frequency across impairment levels and genders.
- Factor analysis identified key communication tactics.
Main Results:
- Six distinct communication tactics were identified, with 'disengagement' being most prominent.
- Speech reading was strongly associated with self-assessed hearing impairment.
- Environmental optimization strategies showed a negative correlation with impairment.
Conclusions:
- Speech reading is the primary tactic linked to hearing impairment, with higher use by females.
- Most communication tactics are widely used irrespective of hearing status.
- Further research may explore gender differences in strategy adoption.
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