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Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages
Published on: March 24, 2023
The relationship between the language development of children who use hearing aids and cochlear implants and their
Mısra Eren1, Çelikgün Bahtiyar2, Nebi Mustafa Gümüş3
1Graduate Education Institute, Istanbul Gelisim University, Istanbul, Türkiye. misra.eren@outlook.com.
Abstract:
This study explores the relationship between the language development of children using hearing aids and cochlear implants and their parents' personality traits. It specifically examines how maternal and paternal characteristics, including extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and intelligence/imagination, influence children's receptive and expressive language skills. The study included 40 children with bilateral hearing aids or cochlear implants and their 80 parents. Children's language abilities were assessed using the Preschool Language Scales Fifth Edition (PLS-5), while parental personality traits were measured with the Big Five-50 Personality Test (B5KT-50-Tr). Statistical analyses, including Pearson correlation and ANOVA, were conducted. Results indicated that maternal personality traits significantly influenced language development. Extraversion (r = 0.848, p < 0.001), agreeableness (r = 0.717, p < 0.001), conscientiousness (r = 0.504, p = 0.023), emotional stability (r = 0.636, p = 0.003), and intelligence/imagination (r = 0.486, p = 0.030) were positively correlated with better outcomes. Paternal traits showed no significant effect (p > 0.05). Earlier diagnosis, early device use, and longer rehabilitation positively impacted language skills. Findings highlight the crucial role of maternal personality in language acquisition among children with hearing impairments. Early diagnosis, intervention, and parental involvement are essential in fostering language development in this population.
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