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Deaf education
Psycholinguistics
Sociology

Background:

Limited research exists on the interplay of psychosocial functioning and language abilities in deaf individuals, particularly concerning age and setting.
Previous studies often overlook the impact of bilingualism (signed and spoken languages) on psychosocial outcomes for deaf students, with or without cochlear implants (CIs).

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationships between psychosocial functioning, perceived and actual language abilities (signed and spoken), and acculturation in deaf college students.
To examine changes in these variables during the first year of college for students with and without CIs.

Main Methods:

Longitudinal study tracking changes in psychosocial functioning, quality of life, perceived language abilities, and assessed language abilities.
Comparison between deaf students with and without cochlear implants (CIs).

Main Results:

Significant differences were found in psychosocial functioning and language abilities between students with and without CIs, though not always as predicted by prior research.
Participants' cultural affiliations were strongly linked to their perceived language abilities, sometimes more so than to objectively assessed skills.
Changes in acculturation and quality of life were observed during the first year of college.

Conclusions:

The heterogeneity of deaf learners, including their language backgrounds and perceptions, is crucial for understanding their psychosocial development and academic success.
Support services should be tailored to individual needs, acknowledging the complex interplay of language, culture, and personal adjustment in deaf students.
Perceived language proficiency plays a significant role in cultural affiliation and psychosocial adjustment among deaf college students.