Self-concept and psychopathology in deaf adolescents: preliminary support for moderating effects of deafness-related characteristics and peer problems

Abstract

The findings emphasise the importance of considering self-concept dimensions, peer problems and deafness- and context-related characteristics when assessing and treating deaf adolescents.

Motor performance and correlates of mental health in children who are deaf or hard of hearing

“…16,25,26 According to a currently published diathesis stress model by Cairney et al, 16 children with difficulties in motor performance are exposed to a cascade of negative psychosocial consequences and, based on current knowledge, motor deficiency is seen as the primary stressor. Moreover, findings like those of Van Gent et al, 23 who used a moderating model and showed that neurological disorders changed the strength of the relation between global self-esteem and emotional mental health problems, should stimulate further research.…”

“…Previous studies have shown that impaired hearing is a major risk factor for peer-relationship problems 17 and for low self-esteem. 23 However, the role of motor performance in children with hearing impairment was not assessed. Our results are in accordance with studies demonstrating correlations between motor performance, emotional, and peer-relationship problems in hearing children.…”

“…16,25,26 According to a currently published diathesis stress model by Cairney et al, 16 children with difficulties in motor performance are exposed to a cascade of negative psychosocial consequences and, based on current knowledge, motor deficiency is seen as the primary stressor. Moreover, findings like those of Van Gent et al,23 who used a moderating model and showed that neurological disorders changed the strength of the relation between global self-esteem and emotional mental health problems, should stimulate further research.Cummins et al 26 have shown that children with motor difficulties recognize vocal emotions similarly; however, the children recognize static and changing facial expressions of emotions more slowly and less accurately, which leads to problems in social interactions with peers. Children who have both impaired hearing and impaired motor skills may face a double problem in their relationships with peers, especially because for many the visual dimension of communication is of outstanding importance.…”

Aggression Behaviors in Children with and without Hearing Impairment

“…In some of the studies investigated aggression in hearing-impaired children; it has been reported that children with hearing-impairment show more aggressive behaviors compared to those with no hearing-impairment and they have the feeling of isolation since they exhibit more depressive behaviors (Motemedi et al, 2007;Van Gent et al, 2011;Rostami et al, 2014), experience behavioral disorders (Mooler, 2000;Stevenson et al, 2010;Ekim & Ocakçı, 2012;Theunisian et al, 2014) and deficiencies in the development process of social skills (Sheepard & Bodger, 2010). On the other hand, according to some of these studies, aggression levels of these children are close to their peers with no hearing-impairment and other problems experienced are not caused by hearing impairment (Konuk, 2006;Remine & Brown, 2010).…”

Living with Hearing Loss: Psychosocial Impact and the Role of Social Support

“…However, literature only concerns the role of social support in aged population or in situations where hearing loss is associated with a specific population, such as the role of social support in families with deaf children [12,13].…”