Trauma and Resilience Among Deaf Individuals
Paige Johnson1,2, Stephanie Cawthon1,2, Bentley Fink1,2
1National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes.
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
|July 28, 2018
Summary
This study explores resilience in deaf individuals experiencing trauma. Key protective factors include individual assets, identity, language access, information access, and supportive networks, offering vital insights for mental health professionals.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Trauma Studies
- Deaf Studies
Background:
- Trauma is prevalent among deaf individuals, yet resilience factors remain under-explored.
- Understanding resilience in this population is crucial for effective mental health support.
- Existing research lacks sufficient insight into the unique aspects of resilience for deaf individuals facing trauma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concept of resilience among deaf individuals who have experienced trauma.
- To identify key protective factors that foster resilience in this population.
- To provide insights for mental health providers and deaf individuals to support resilience.
Main Methods:
- Conducted semi-structured interviews with 19 experienced mental health providers.
- Employed an applied thematic analysis approach to analyze interview data.
- Focused on understanding the lived experiences and perspectives of professionals working with deaf individuals.
Main Results:
- Identified five crucial themes for resilience: individual assets, identity development, access to language and communication, access to information, and supportive networks.
- Confirmed general findings on resilience while highlighting unique protective factors for deaf individuals.
- Highlighted the importance of accessible communication and information for fostering resilience.
Conclusions:
- Resilience in deaf individuals with trauma is shaped by a combination of universal and unique factors.
- Accessible language, communication, and information are critical for building resilience.
- Findings offer valuable resources for social services and mental health professionals supporting deaf individuals.
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