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Published on: October 11, 2024
Reported benefits of peer support group involvement by adults with hearing loss
Kenneth Southall1,2, Mary Beth Jennings3,4, Jean-Pierre Gagné1,5
1a Research Centre: Geriatric Institute of Montreal , University of Montreal , Montreal , Canada.
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to better understand the benefits of self-help group involvement by adults with hearing loss.
Design:
A secondary content analysis of interview transcripts of participants from a previous study on the impact of stigma on help-seeking was carried out.
Study Sample:
Ten members (aged 55-76 years) of self-help groups for persons with hearing loss in the United States of America and Canada participated in the interviews.
Results:
Three themes describing the benefits of self-help group participation emerged: (1) Practical and accessible information about hearing loss; (2) Social belonging leading to personal transformation; and (3) A new and mutually beneficial direction.
Conclusions:
The findings are discussed in relation to the "helper therapy principle", as well as group audiological rehabilitation.
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