| Autor: |
Southall, Kenneth, Jennings, Mary Beth, Gagné, Jean-Pierre, Young, Jessica |
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International Journal of Audiology; Jan2019, Vol. 58 Issue 1, p29-36, 8p, 2 Charts |
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to better understand the benefits of self-help group involvement by adults with hearing loss. Design: A secondary content analysis of interview transcripts of participants from a previous study on the impact of stigma on help-seeking was carried out. Study sample: Ten members (aged 55-76 years) of self-help groups for persons with hearing loss in the United States of America and Canada participated in the interviews. Results: Three themes describing the benefits of self-help group participation emerged: (1) Practical and accessible information about hearing loss; (2) Social belonging leading to personal transformation; and (3) A new and mutually beneficial direction. Conclusions: The findings are discussed in relation to the "helper therapy principle", as well as group audiological rehabilitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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