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Acquired deafness: a multi-dimensional experience

P C Kerr¹, R I Cowie

¹Department of Management and Social Sciences, Queen Margaret College, Edinburgh.

British Journal of Audiology

|June 1, 1997

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This study explored the subjective experiences of acquired deafness. Findings reveal that both observable factors like communication barriers and less tangible aspects such as emotional distress significantly impact quality of life for deafened individuals.

Area of Science:

Audiology
Psychology
Sociology

Background:

Acquired deafness significantly impacts individuals' lives.
Understanding the subjective experience is crucial for support.
Previous research often focused on audiological aspects.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the subjective experience of acquired deafness.
To examine audiological and non-audiological aspects affecting quality of life.
To identify key themes in the deafened experience.

Main Methods:

Quantitative questionnaire data from 73 respondents.
Factor analysis to identify underlying themes.
Multiple regression to associate themes with variables.

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Main Results:

Six major themes emerged: communicative deprivation, restriction, malinteraction, distress in interaction, abandonment, and benefit from positive experiences.
Observable themes correlated with biomedical variables.
Less tangible themes did not correlate with biomedical variables but predicted impact.

Conclusions:

Subjective experiences of acquired deafness are multifaceted.
Both observable and intangible factors significantly influence quality of life.
Personal adjustment factors are as predictive of impact as audiological characteristics.