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Actual and perceived attitudes towards deafness.

A Furnham, S Lane

    Psychological Medicine
    |May 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Deaf individuals hold more negative attitudes toward deafness than hearing individuals. Deaf people also perceive hearing people as having more negative attitudes toward deafness than is actually the case.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Disability Studies

    Background:

    • Understanding attitudes towards deafness is crucial for fostering inclusivity.
    • Previous research highlights the impact of social interaction on perceptions of disability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate attitudes of deaf and hearing individuals towards deafness.
    • To examine discrepancies in perceived attitudes between deaf and hearing groups.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of attitudes between deaf and hearing participants.
    • Assessment of perceived attitudes of one group by the other.

    Main Results:

    • Deaf individuals exhibited more negative attitudes toward deafness compared to hearing individuals.
    • Deaf participants overestimated the negativity of hearing people's attitudes toward deafness.
    • Increased contact with deaf individuals correlated with more realistic and less stereotyped attitudes.

    Conclusions:

    • A significant lack of empathy exists between deaf and hearing groups regarding attitudes toward deafness.
    • Social interaction is a key factor in reducing stereotypes and improving intergroup understanding.
    • Findings have implications for social inclusion strategies for disabled individuals.

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