Computer use of adolescents with and without visual impairment

Pfeiffer, Jens P.; Pinquart, Martin

doi:10.3233/tad-130373

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“…This may be attributed to the fact that young persons with VI are more prone to social isolation due to the limited opportunities for them to learn social skills by observing interactions in different contexts [34,35]. On the other hand, students with VI tend to be more engaged in peer contact through new media, thus compensating for the perceived traditional offline social isolation [19]; this could be reflected in the longer amounts of time spent playing games at the weekend.…”

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“…Young persons with visual impairment (VI) are interested in a wide range of leisure activities, are regular users of computers and the internet, and tend to play DGs even more often than their sighted peers [19][20][21]. It has also been reported that in their leisure time, 60% of students with VI enjoy playing games on the computer and 33% like playing on their mobile phone [22].…”

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“…A positive aspect of playing DGs is that it increases the potential for social inclusion among young persons with VI [23]. Studies have also shown that contact with new media is a factor compensating for social isolation faced by this group [19]. Hence, giving young persons with VI access to DGs promotes their inclusion and participation in society, thus also providing them equal access to youth culture [24].…”

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Gaming Behaviors among Polish Students with Visual Impairment

Wrzesińska

Tabała

Stecz

2021

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The access of people with disabilities to digital solutions promotes their inclusion and participation in many aspects of life. Computer games based on hearing or haptic devices have been gaining popularity among persons with visual impairment (VI), and players tend to display improved spatial and abstract reasoning skills, as well as better social interaction and self-confidence, after playing these games. However, a recent survey suggested that excessive gaming could represent a public health concern as a harmful form of behavior in young people associated with risk factors of negative psychosomatic and physical complaints. Young persons with VI are regular users of various technologies, but little is still known about their media patterns. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of the variables associated with gaming for adolescents with VI. The participants were 490 students, aged 13–24 years, from special schools for students with VI. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. The current survey indicated a tendency towards excessive gaming in a significant proportion of young persons with VI. Sociodemographic variables are important in predicting gaming prevalence or screen time, but further research focused on establishing possible mediators (such as parental attitudes towards media) are necessary for identifying problematic gaming behaviors among students with VI.

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Gaming Behaviors among Polish Students with Visual Impairment

Wrzesińska

Tabała

Stecz

2021

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“…As computer users, visually impaired adolescents have proved to be more active than their sighted peers, partially due to the use of computers for communication and schoolwork (11). However, evidence of the participation of visually impaired young persons seems scarce.…”

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Young persons with visual impairment: Challenges of participation

Salminen

Karhula²

2014

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy

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The challenges related to activities and participation that young persons with visual impairment face are diverse. It is important that these challenges are assessed individually and with the help of subjective measures. Serving as a broad framework for classifying the data, the ICF proved to be a useful tool, but used strictly at category level it may limit the coding of data and narrow interpretation.

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“…Children and young people with chronic physical conditions are 51% more likely to develop a chronic mental health condition than other children and youth [8]. Conversely, adolescents with visual impairment have reported higher rates of overall computer usage than sighted peers, due to higher usage for school work and searching for information [9]. These everyday challenges need to be tackled in their normal daily support regimen, in their education and in their rehabilitation.…”

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A Multiform, Group-Based Rehabilitation Program for Visually Impaired Young People to Promote Activity and Participation. A Pilot Study

Salminen

Heiskanen

Suomela-Markkanen

2019

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Young people with visual impairment (YPWVI) face several challenges in their everyday lives. However, little is known about interventions that focus on promoting their participation that contributes to health and well-being and is considered the most relevant outcome in rehabilitation. Objectives: This study investigated the clinical outcomes and acceptability of a new one-year, multiform, group-based rehabilitation program for YPWVI. The aim of the pilot program was to support them becoming more independent and to promote their participation. Rehabilitation consisted of group-meetings in an institutional setting, online group meetings, individually tailored one-on-one guidance, individual online discussions and parents’ group meetings. Fifteen young persons with visual impairment were recruited and 14 completed the intervention, six of whom were blind or had severe visual impairment and eight had mild visual loss. Methodology: The study utilized a mixed methods triangulation design. Clinical outcome measures were goal attainment scaling (GAS) and occupational performance (COPM) completed with qualitative interview data. Focus group interviews with participants and parents were used to evaluate the acceptability of the program. Results: GAS-rated personal goals were widely achieved and the scores of both performance and satisfaction scales of COPM improved. Overall, the rehabilitation program proved to be acceptable. Group-based rehabilitation was deemed very important and it enabled peer support. However, two-day periods of inpatient rehabilitation, proved to be too short, whereas five-day periods were considered to disturb schoolwork. Conclusions: Group-based multi-form rehabilitation for YPWVI can have a positive impact on activity and participation of the participants. The program can support independence and the achievement of rehabilitation goals. The group format was applauded for providing social support and company. The program required some structural modifications.

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Computer use of adolescents with and without visual impairment

Cited by 16 publications

References 15 publications

Gaming Behaviors among Polish Students with Visual Impairment

Gaming Behaviors among Polish Students with Visual Impairment

Young persons with visual impairment: Challenges of participation

A Multiform, Group-Based Rehabilitation Program for Visually Impaired Young People to Promote Activity and Participation. A Pilot Study

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