Introducing the READY Study: DHH Young people's Well-Being and Self-Determination
Alys Young1,2, Francisco Espinoza1, Claire Dodds1
1SORD (Social Research with Deaf people), University of Manchester, UK.
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
|March 12, 2023
Summary
Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) youth aged 16-19 reported lower well-being. Higher self-determination significantly predicted better well-being, suggesting targeted interventions for successful adulthood transitions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Developmental Science
Background:
- The transition to adulthood presents unique challenges for deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) young people.
- Understanding risk and protective factors is crucial for supporting this demographic.
- Previous research has not fully explored self-determination and well-being in this population during this critical life stage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the READY cohort of DHH young people.
- To examine the relationship between self-determination, subjective well-being, and sociodemographic factors.
- To identify predictors of successful transition to adulthood for DHH individuals.
Main Methods:
- Prospective longitudinal study design.
- Self-report questionnaires administered to 163 DHH individuals aged 16-19.
- Statistical analysis focusing on self-determination, subjective well-being, and sociodemographic variables.
Main Results:
- DHH youth (n=133) scoring in written English reported significantly lower well-being than general population comparators.
- Sociodemographic variables explained minimal variance in well-being scores.
- Higher self-determination was a strong predictor of higher well-being, overriding background characteristics.
- While women and LGBTQ+ individuals reported lower well-being, these identities were not predictive risk factors.
Conclusions:
- Self-determination is a key factor in promoting well-being among DHH young people.
- Interventions aimed at enhancing self-determination may improve the transition to adulthood for DHH youth.
- Further research should explore the multifaceted nature of well-being and transition in this population.
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