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Deaf Identity, Social Relationships, and Social Support: Toward a Microsociological Perspective
Madeleine Chapman1, Jesper Dammeyer1, Kim Sune Karrasch Jepsen2
1Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
|July 3, 2023
Summary
This study reveals how various social and technological supports shape deaf identity. Technology aids cultural Deafness, while social networks vary across different identity groups, impacting well-being.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Social Psychology
- Deaf Studies
Background:
- Deaf identity is influenced by social and technological support systems.
- Understanding these influences is crucial for social participation and well-being among deaf individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the significance of social and technological support for deaf identity using national survey data.
- To analyze the relationship between support systems and different social identification categories (deaf, hearing, bicultural, marginal).
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from a national survey of 839 deaf individuals.
- Examination of social identification in relation to social and technological support.
Main Results:
- Technology use is linked to supporting a culturally Deaf identity.
- Deaf and hearing groups exhibit strong homophilous social networks.
- Bicultural groups show mixed but strong social connectivity.
- Marginal groups have weaker social connectivity and rely more on institutional support, correlating with social participation and well-being challenges.
Conclusions:
- Social and technological supports play a significant role in constructing and maintaining deaf identity.
- Microsociology offers valuable insights into how repeated social interactions and practices shape social identity.
- Findings highlight the need for tailored support for individuals struggling with social integration.
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