Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 1, 2026
04:32
Sound Source Localization Testing in Single-sided Deafness Following Bone Conduction Intervention
Published on: December 20, 2024
943
Social Dominance Orientation, Language Orientation, and Deaf Identity
Marc Marschark1,2, Ingo Zettler3, Jesper Dammeyer3
1National Technical Institute for the Deaf - Rochester Institute of Technology.
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
|June 3, 2017
Summary
This study explored social dominance orientation (SDO) in the Deaf community. Deaf individuals were more egalitarian than hearing individuals, especially those with strong deaf identities and sign language orientation.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Linguistic Anthropology
Background:
- The Deaf community is increasingly recognized as a linguistic-cultural minority.
- Internal diversity and differing perspectives within the Deaf community are often overlooked in research.
- Social Dominance Orientation (SDO) is a key theoretical construct for understanding intergroup relations but remains under-explored in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate Social Dominance Orientation (SDO) among deaf and hearing young adults.
- To examine how SDO relates to cultural identity, cochlear implant use, and language orientation within the Deaf population.
Main Methods:
- A standardized Social Dominance Orientation (SDO) questionnaire was administered.
- 119 deaf and 49 hearing young adults participated in the study.
- Data were analyzed concerning cultural identities (deaf, hearing, bicultural, marginal), cochlear implant status, and language preference (sign vs. spoken).
Main Results:
- Deaf participants exhibited significantly more egalitarian views compared to hearing participants overall.
- Individuals with strong deaf identities, a sign language orientation, and who were not cochlear implant users displayed the most egalitarian SDO.
- These findings highlight intra-group variations in social attitudes within the Deaf community.
Conclusions:
- Social Dominance Orientation (SDO) varies significantly within the Deaf community.
- Cultural and linguistic factors play a crucial role in shaping egalitarian attitudes among deaf individuals.
- Further research into the nuances of intergroup perceptions within linguistic-minority groups is warranted.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
01:29Social Identity
381
Social identity constitutes a significant aspect of an individual’s self-concept, shaped by membership in various social groups, including gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Individuals associate specific traits with particular social groups, leading to internalization of these traits. For example, musicians are often perceived as creative, while women are frequently associated with nurturing tendencies. Once individuals identify with a...
381
01:26Marcia's Theory of Identity Status
1.9K
James Marcia's identity status model provides a framework for understanding how adolescents navigate identity formation through varying degrees of exploration and commitment. Marcia's model builds on Erik Erikson's theories of psychosocial development, focusing specifically on how adolescents reconcile individual aspirations with societal expectations. His model describes identity formation as a dynamic process where adolescents move between different states depending on their level...
1.9K
01:23Influence of Parents and Peers on Identity
632
Adolescence is a pivotal period of identity formation, during which individuals begin to answer questions central to their sense of self, such as "Who am I?" and "Who do I hope to become?" Both parents and peers play critical roles in guiding adolescents through this complex developmental phase.
Parental Influence on Identity Development
Parents serve as primary guides and managers in an adolescent's life, offering support instrumental in decision-making and personal growth....
Parental Influence on Identity Development
Parents serve as primary guides and managers in an adolescent's life, offering support instrumental in decision-making and personal growth....
632
01:31Hearing
58.0K
When we hear a sound, our nervous system is detecting sound waves—pressure waves of mechanical energy traveling through a medium. The frequency of the wave is perceived as pitch, while the amplitude is perceived as loudness.
58.0K
01:21Role-Based Identity
243
Role-based identities are central to understanding how individuals navigate social environments by adopting distinct self-conceptions aligned with various societal roles. These identities are not fixed traits but are constructed through personal actions and the social feedback individuals receive in context-specific interactions. Each social role, such as student, teacher, or friend, carries a set of expectations and norms that influence how people think, feel, and behave within that...
243
01:27Ethnic Identity within a Larger Culture
356
Adolescents from ethnic minority backgrounds face a multifaceted journey in forming their identities, shaped by the intersections of cultural expectations and personal exploration. For these adolescents, identity formation involves not only typical developmental challenges but also navigating the perceptions and attitudes of the majority culture. As they grow, adolescents in ethnic minority groups often become increasingly aware of stereotypes, social biases, and discrimination, all of which...
356