Well-being of individuals with late-deafness.

Meyer, Jill M.; Kashubeck‐West, Susan

doi:10.1037/a0032197

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“…One study examined the relationships between disability factors and psychosocial outcomes in a sample of individuals with acquired hearing loss, specifically late deafness (loss between 12 and 65 years of age). The author reported that age of onset of hearing loss only correlated with one variable, the Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults total score, indicating that, as age of onset increased, so did perceived severity of disability (Meyer & Kashubeck-West, 2013). Our study did not reveal an association between the time of onset of hearing loss and the degree of self-reported hearing handicap in adulthood.…”

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No Association Between Time of Onset of Hearing Loss (Childhood Versus Adulthood) and Self-Reported Hearing Handicap in Adults

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No Association Between Time of Onset of Hearing Loss (Childhood Versus Adulthood) and Self-Reported Hearing Handicap in Adults

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“…Turning now to the difference between pre- and post-lingually deafened subjects, our results showed that the post-lingually deafened had the lowest self-esteem of all CI users. For some reason, they were most affected by the negative, devastating effects–the “trauma” as a number of our subjects called it–of profound or total loss of hearing [ 19 , 44 – 45 , 48 , 81 ]. Therefore, this group of patients should be a priority for professional psycho-educational, psychological, and psychotherapeutic interventions aimed at maintaining their self-esteem.…”

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“…As for marriage and partnerships, deaf people generally have greater difficulty establishing intimacy compared to hearing persons [ 7 ]. At the same time, for people with post-lingual deafness, hearing loss and its consequences often have negative effects on existing relationships [ 6 , 19 , 45 , 47 – 48 ]. At a more general level, recent studies in the wider population have shown that good quality relationships are conducive to self-esteem, and higher self-esteem is also likely to be responsible for creating closer relationships [ 10 , 88 – 89 ].…”

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Self-esteem in the deaf who have become cochlear implant users as adults

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ObjectiveSelf-esteem is a good predictor of mental health and is crucial for well-being and psychological functioning. It is especially important in situations where there are potential mental health problems, such as in people suffering from hearing loss or total deafness. This study aims to gauge the level of self-esteem in adults with hearing problems, in particular those who, in adulthood, had received a cochlear implant (CI). The subjects had different onset (pre-lingual/post-lingual) and amount (deafness/partial deafness) of hearing loss, and their current level of self-esteem was compared to that of the general population. The association of self-esteem with other deafness-related variables (e.g. satisfaction with their CI or whether they also used a hearing aid) and sociodemographic factors was also investigated.MethodsData were obtained from questionnaires mailed to patients who, when adult, had received a CI. The subjects were divided into four subgroups: subjects with pre-lingual deafness, post-lingual deafness, pre-lingual partial deafness, and post-lingual partial deafness. To evaluate their self-esteem, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) was used. For data on sociodemographic status and information related to deafness and CI, we used our own Information Inquiry form. For statistical analysis of the results, we compared means (t-test, ANOVA), investigated correlations, and applied linear regression.ResultsThe self-esteem of deaf and partially deaf CI users was significantly lower than in the general population, especially for post-lingually deafened subjects. The only factor related to deafness and CIs that explained self-esteem was self-rated satisfaction with the CI–meaning that higher satisfaction was associated with higher self-esteem. The major sociodemographic factor that explained self-esteem was marital/partnership status (being in a relationship was helpful). Also men had higher self-esteem than women. Those with higher levels of education, and those working or studying, had higher self-esteem than those who did not. RSES was found to have a single-factor structure.ConclusionDeafness and partial deafness appear to be risk factors for lower self-esteem, a finding that rehabilitation, medical, educational, and employment communities should be made aware of. Medical intervention in the form of a CI supplies the person with improved hearing, but it is not a panacea: their self-esteem is still vulnerable, and reinforcement of self-esteem is an aspect that professionals should focus on. Psychological, psycho-educational, and psychotherapeutic interventions have important roles to play for CI recipients.

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“…Psychsocial consequenses of HI, such as lowered QoL, cannotbe predicted from audiometric data alone. 33 Helvik, A. S., et al, 2006 [ 52 ] Cross sectional PGWB Mixed, mean duration of the HI was 15.1 years 343 (55% male) 21–94 years, mean age 69 years Not specified Mean threshold of hearing for the total sample was 43.0 dB Not specified Psychological well-being was associated with activity limitation and participation restriction, but not with the degree of HL and use of communication strategies 28 Lotfi, Y., et al, 2009 [ 48 ] Cross sectional/Longitudinal HHIE First time users 207 (71% male) ˃60 years, meanage 73.01 years Not specified Moderate HL: 56–70 dB Profound HL: 71–90 dB Before HA fitting and after 3 months Significant improvement in QoL after HA fitting 19 Meyer, J. M. and S. Kashubeck-West, 2013 [ 55 ] Cross sectional HHIA and The meassureof psychological well-being (generic) Not specified 277 (25% male) 18–65 years Mean age49 years Not specified Not specified Not specified Relationship between perceived severity and perceived disability acted as direct predictors to well-being and as a indirect predictors through their relationship with coping. No significant association between QoL and HL 30 Miyakita, T., et al, 2002 [ 54 ] Cross sectional Generic, LISZ, 13 questions about QoL Not specified 210 retired workers, gender not specified 56–65 years, mean age 60.6 years Not specified Not specified Not specified Hearing disabillities was associated with deteriorationin QoL.…”

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Generic quality of life in persons with hearing loss: a systematic literature review

Nordvik

Heggdal

Brännström

et al. 2018

BMC Ear Nose Throat Disord

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BackgroundTo the best of our knowledge, no empirically based consensus has been reached as to if, and to what extent, persons with hearing loss (HL) have reduced generic Quality of life (QoL). There seems to be limited knowledge regarding to what extent a hearing aid (HA) would improve QoL. The main aim of the present study was to review studies about the relationship between HL and QoL. A supporting aim was to study the association between distress and HL.MethodsLiterature databases (Cinahl, Pub Med and Web of Science) were searched to identify relevant journal articles published in the period from January 2000 to March 17, 2016. We performed a primary search pertaining to the relationship between HL, HA and QoL (search number one) followed by a supporting search pertaining to the relationship between distress/mood/anxiety and HL (search number two). After checking for duplications and screening the titles of the papers, we read the abstracts of the remaining papers. The most relevant papers were read thoroughly, leaving us with the journal articles that met the inclusion criteria.ResultsTwenty journal articles were included in the present review: 13 were found in the primary search (HL and QoL), and seven in the supporting search (HL and distress). The literature yields equivocal findings regarding the association between generic QoL and HL. A strong association between distress and HL was shown, where distressed persons tend to have a lowered generic QoL. It is suggested that QoL is lowered among HL patients. Some studies suggest an increased generic QoL following the use of HA, especially during the first few months after initiation of treatment. Other studies suggest that HA use is one of several possible factors that contribute to improve generic QoL.ConclusionsThe majority of the studies suggest that HL is associated with reduced generic QoL. Using hearing aids seem to improve general QoL at follow-up within the first year. HL is a risk factor for distress. Further research is needed to explore the relationship between HL and generic QoL, in addition to the importance of influencing variables on this relationship.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s12901-018-0051-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Well-being of individuals with late-deafness.

Cited by 14 publications

References 46 publications

No Association Between Time of Onset of Hearing Loss (Childhood Versus Adulthood) and Self-Reported Hearing Handicap in Adults

No Association Between Time of Onset of Hearing Loss (Childhood Versus Adulthood) and Self-Reported Hearing Handicap in Adults

Self-esteem in the deaf who have become cochlear implant users as adults

Generic quality of life in persons with hearing loss: a systematic literature review

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