Socialization experiences and coping strategies of adults raised using spoken language.
This investigation concerned the socialization experiences and coping strategies of a group of 28 deaf adults who were raised using spoken language. Most respondents reported some level of social isolation because of (1) limitations in communication with hearing peers; (2) missing information in social, academic, and work settings; and (3) a sense of being "different." Most participants also reported strategies used to reduce isolation and mitigate the social difficulties associated with their hearing loss.
The Deafness & Family Communication Center, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Bain
Sam
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Scott
Annie G
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Steinberg
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D003142:Communication; D003638:Deafness / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007802:Language; D008282:Mainstreaming, Education; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012951:Socialization; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires