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Analyses of Variables Influencing the Communication-related Quality of Life of Adolescents with Hearing Impairments

김윤희 1,  Myongye Bang 1,  Kwon Bo Mi 2

1우석대학교
2줄포중학교

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The purpose of the study was to analyze the variables influencing communication- related quality of life of adolescents with hearing impairments. One-hundred fifty eight adolescents with hearing impairments selected from five special schools and eighteen special education classes responded to the questionnaire sent by mail. The data were analyzed by correlations and multiple regressions. The study results were as follows. First, school type, self-identity, and self-efficacy had impact on the communication-related quality of life of adolescents with hearing impairments. Second, the sub-scales of the self-identity scale influencing the communication-related quality of life of adolescents with hearing impairments were self-esteem and affinity. The sub-scale of the self-efficacy scale influencing the communication-related quality of life of adolescents with hearing impairments was preference of difficult tasks. Limitations of the study, suggestions for future studies, and implications for educational settings were discussed. The purpose of the study was to analyze the variables influencing communication- related quality of life of adolescents with hearing impairments. One-hundred fifty eight adolescents with hearing impairments selected from five special schools and eighteen special education classes responded to the questionnaire sent by mail. The data were analyzed by correlations and multiple regressions. The study results were as follows. First, school type, self-identity, and self-efficacy had impact on the communication-related quality of life of adolescents with hearing impairments. Second, the sub-scales of the self-identity scale influencing the communication-related quality of life of adolescents with hearing impairments were self-esteem and affinity. The sub-scale of the self-efficacy scale influencing the communication-related quality of life of adolescents with hearing impairments was preference of difficult tasks. Limitations of the study, suggestions for future studies, and implications for educational settings were discussed. Key Words : adolescents with hearing impairments, communication-related quality of life, self-identity, self-efficacy

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