The Impact of Communication Disorders on Discrimination against Deaf
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Hasanbegović, Husnija; Kovačević, Jasmina

doi:10.5463/dcid.v29i4.781

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“…Such communication is called Sign Language. However, sign language communication is very expressive, and facial expressions can be misinterpreted (Hasanbegovic & Kovacevic, 2018).…”

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Emoticons as Self-Disclosure in Social Media and Its Meaning for People Who are Deaf

Rachdito

Hidayat

2022

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Purpose:The limitations in communication for people who are deaf or unable to speak are evident. Like other people with disabilities, they too seek to acquire knowledge, search for information and understand its content, but there are barriers to self-expression and self-disclosure. This study provides insights into opportunities for people who are deaf, yet are able to access digital communication technology. It analyses their use of social media and emoticons for messages and communication. Online interaction enables self-disclosure to other people with deafness, as well as to people without disabilities. Method:The study used a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design. The interpretation of data was carried out with 5 key informants from the deaf community and 12 members of the deaf community, who use social media applications and various types of emoticons for self-disclosure on WhatsApp and Facebook. Selection of various emoticons took place through in-depth interviews, observations, and analysis of the conversations among themselves as well as people without disabilities. Results:The findings show that the motives for using social media, emoticons, and communication technology are to build online interactions and enable selfdisclosure among people who are deaf. The use of emoticons in social media helps people who are deaf to express their feelings towards others, to communicate with their families and build intimate interpersonal relationships, making it easier to get along in their community. The ability to interact and understand social media content and communication technology, in general, depends on their experience and ability to master and give meaning to signs, words, emoticons, and language.

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“…Such communication is called Sign Language. However, sign language communication is very expressive, and facial expressions can be misinterpreted (Hasanbegovic & Kovacevic, 2018).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Emoticons as Self-Disclosure in Social Media and Its Meaning for People Who are Deaf

Rachdito

Hidayat

2022

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“…As for discrimination in work settings, Hasanbegovic and Kovacevic (2018) surveyed 171 deaf workers, hearing workers and managers from 16 industries in Bosnia. Deaf workers have a higher mean score for "not having an equal position with other workers" than hearing workers and managers.…”

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An intergroup contact approach for understanding attitudes and behaviours towards deaf students among hearing students in Malaysia

Siah

Tan

Lee

et al. 2023

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PurposeThis study examines the hearing students' attitudes and behaviors towards deaf students in Malaysia using the intergroup contact approach.Design/methodology/approachPurposive sampling was used to recruit 439 hearing students at secondary schools. Hearing students were asked to fill in questionnaires that contained four measurements: contact with deaf people, sources of knowledge about deaf people, attitudes towards deaf people and behaviors toward deaf people. A serial mediation model was proposed to investigate the hypothetical mediating role of knowledge and attitudes toward deaf students in the relationship.FindingsThe results of this study showed that contact frequency is negatively associated with attitudes towards deaf people. However, such a relationship is suppressed, only when knowledge is included as a mediator. In addition, mediation analysis supports that sources of knowledge and attitudes about deaf people mediate the relationship between contact and behaviors toward deaf people. Moreover, the frequency of contact indirectly contributes to behaviors through knowledge and attitudes.Originality/valueThe findings indicate that increasing the contact between hearing and deaf students would improve hearing students' attitudes and behaviors towards deaf students. However, this is only when the contact can improve hearing students' knowledge about deaf people and deafness.

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An Action Research Case Study Concerning Deaf and Hard of Hearing Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare Cybersecurity Consulting Organizations

Burrell

Aridi

Nobles

et al. 2022

International Journal of Smart Education and Urban Society

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The U.S. hospital Ransomware attacks during COVID-19 have highlighted the importance of cybersecurity workers and expertise in healthcare. These attacks are increasing when the US is experiencing a considerable cybersecurity workforce shortage. As everyone becomes increasingly hyper-connected and cybercrime intensifies in both scale and complexity, the need for experts in the field is dire. Innovative organizations realize that they need to tap into new employment talent populations that have historically been overlooked, especially deaf and hard of hearing. This action research study explores a management consulting intervention at an organization with an unfriendly culture for employees with disabilities but in need of workers with cybersecurity expertise.

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The Impact of Communication Disorders on Discrimination against Deaf Workers

Cited by 3 publications

References 27 publications

Emoticons as Self-Disclosure in Social Media and Its Meaning for People Who are Deaf

Emoticons as Self-Disclosure in Social Media and Its Meaning for People Who are Deaf

An intergroup contact approach for understanding attitudes and behaviours towards deaf students among hearing students in Malaysia

An Action Research Case Study Concerning Deaf and Hard of Hearing Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare Cybersecurity Consulting Organizations

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