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A Longitudinal Framework to Describe the Relation Between Age-Related Hearing Loss and Social Isolation
Aysha Motala1,2, Ingrid S Johnsrude1,3, Björn Herrmann4,5
1Department of Psychology & Brain and Mind Institute, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.
Trends in Hearing
|March 28, 2024
Summary
Older adults with hearing loss face communication challenges, leading to fatigue and social withdrawal. This study proposes a framework to understand how hearing loss progresses to social isolation.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Audiology
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Age-related hearing loss affects many older adults, causing difficulties in understanding speech, especially with background noise.
- These difficulties lead to increased listening effort, fatigue, and reduced appeal of social interactions.
- Existing research suggests a link between age-related hearing loss and social isolation, but the precise relationship requires further description.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the stages of disengagement is crucial for addressing the social impact of hearing loss in older adults.
- Targeted interventions can help prevent or alleviate social isolation stemming from age-related hearing impairment.
- The findings have implications for audiologists, geriatric care providers, and researchers in gerontology and audiology.
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