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Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages
Published on: March 24, 2023
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Meta-emotional intelligence in cochlear-implanted preadolescents and adolescents
Antonella D'Amico1, Maria Nicastri2, Domenico Cuda3,4
1Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Edificio 15, Palermo, 90128, Italy.
Summary
Adolescents with cochlear implants (CIs) show higher meta-emotional beliefs and a tendency to overestimate their emotional skills compared to typically hearing peers. This suggests a unique emotional profile requiring targeted training.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Audiology
- Developmental Science
Background:
- Understanding meta-emotional intelligence is crucial for emotional development.
- Cochlear implants (CIs) significantly impact auditory and potentially cognitive-emotional processing.
- Limited research exists on the meta-emotional profiles of adolescents with CIs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare meta-emotional beliefs and intelligence between adolescents with CIs and typically hearing (TH) peers.
- To identify specific differences in emotion perception, comprehension, management, and facilitation.
Main Methods:
- 86 participants aged 10-18 years, split between CI and TH groups.
- Assessed meta-emotional intelligence using the IE-ACCME multi-method test.
- Statistical analyses compared meta-emotional intelligence dimensions between groups.
Main Results:
- The CI group reported significantly higher overall meta-emotional beliefs.
- No significant differences in emotion perception, comprehension, or management beliefs.
- The CI group scored higher in emotion facilitation and tended to overestimate their emotional abilities.
Conclusions:
- Adolescents with CIs possess distinct meta-emotional beliefs and a tendency for overestimation.
- Hearing loss and cochlear implantation appear linked to a unique meta-emotional profile.
- Findings underscore the need for tailored emotional and meta-emotional skills training for CI users.
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