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[Use of hearing aids by the elderly: correlation between intention and behavior]
1Lehrstuhl für Entwicklungspsychologie, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena.
Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie
|July 1, 1996
Summary
Low hearing aid use in older adults is a significant issue. This study found that intention and social norms predict hearing aid use, highlighting the importance of positive attitudes and social support in aural rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Audiology
- Behavioral Science
Context:
- Hearing loss, or presbycusis, negatively impacts elderly individuals.
- Low adoption rates of hearing aids present a challenge in aural rehabilitation.
- Understanding predictors of hearing aid use is crucial for improving outcomes.
Purpose:
- To analyze predictors of hearing aid use in elderly individuals with presbycusis.
- To apply the Theory of Planned Behavior to understand hearing aid adoption.
- To identify factors influencing the intention and actual use of hearing aids.
Summary:
- Actual hearing aid use was primarily predicted by the intention to use hearing aids and normative beliefs.
- The intention to use hearing aids was significantly influenced by an individual's attitude toward hearing aid use.
- The study involved 54 men and women aged 54-87 with presbycusis.
Impact:
- Aural rehabilitation strategies may be enhanced by focusing on improving attitudes towards hearing aid use.
- Involving key social network members in the aural rehabilitation process can increase hearing aid adoption.
- Findings provide practical insights for audologists and healthcare providers working with the hearing impaired elderly.