Childhood Hearing Loss and its Stress on Hearing Families

摘要: Childhood Hearing Loss and its Stress on Families by Julie K. Macker MEd, Columbia College, 2002 BSE, Kent State University, 1998 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Degree Doctor Philosophy Special Education Walden University August 2015 Abstract disability increases parental stress. Research laterality childhood hearing loss or presence a cochlear implant(s) as it relates to stress parents was limited before this study. The purpose quantitative study identify relationships between independent variables (unilateral bilateral) dependent variable parents. Family systems theory provided framework viewing each member family part whole, whose life events, feelings, actions affect all members family. For study, children with living receiving services state South Carolina rated their personal levels completing an anonymous Likert-scale questionnaire. Data were collected from 151 participants via online hosting site analyzed using factor analysis, descriptive statistics, ANOVA procedures. (n = 37) scored highest measures except those measuring communication bilateral 56) unilateral 58) lowest measures. One largest contributing factors differing opinions educators medical providers. findings contribute positive social change providing insight into how influences This information may help educators, service providers, families provide better resources system.Childhood system. Dedication To my mother, Illona, who has always been biggest cheerleader strongest advocate. Thank you countless hours encouraging words through process, but even more 40 years believing me when I wasn’t sure believe myself. love moon back! Acknowledgments Dr. Joe Nolan Jim Pulido work chairs process. Cassandra Holifield taking challenge being third (and final!) chair, long discussions, exceptional support. A special thank John Flohr sticking out multiple helping become excited about statistical analyses (which no small feat!!). friends support encouragement. includes parents, sister, brother-in-law, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, Sierjie, FWP, Magnificent 7, Gym Girls (who became Who Used Go can now get back track!), others. huge Emilee right! next! cannot forget mention wonderful folks at Starbucks, particularly Vista 5 Points, knowing name, asking progress, and, course, having caffeine Wi-Fi. Jennifer Coleman, Whitney Smiley, Maureen Irons, Yin Burgess assistance connections community organizations, school districts, early intervention centers, deaf blind contributions research. Last, certainly not least, would like guardians participated time responses. inspiration continue develop field are raising students teach. © Macker. All rights reserved. i Table