TY - JOUR
T1 - Positive experiences and life aspirations among adolescents with and without hearing impairments
AU - Magen, Zipora
N1 - Funding Information:
A new publication of the ERIC/OSEP Special Project which examines the design principles and features of assistive devices. The publication is based on a series of interviews conducted with assistive technology designers who directed projects funded by the Office of Special Education Programs of the US Department of Educatioa The projects developed a wide range of devices, including alternative communication systems, robotics, and microcomputer-based writing and interface systems. The project directors identified a number of design issues that are discussed in this publication, including analyzing user needs, identifying the full range of decision-makers, enhancing accessibility and ease of use, and designing for flexibility. It also addresses important principles of technology transfer and design and performance standards.
PY - 1990/1/1
Y1 - 1990/1/1
N2 - THE STUDY investigated the nature and intensity of positive experiences as well as the aspiration toward transpersonal commitments among 79 normally hearing and 42 hearing-impaired adolescents, in order to achieve a better understanding of those factors in the experience of hearing-impaired adolescents that have enriched and empowered their lives. Landsman’s Positive Experience Questionnaire (PEQ) and Magen’s Life Aspiration Questionnaire (LAQ) were utilized. No differences were found between normally hearing and hearing-impaired adolescent groups regarding the intensity of their remembered positive experiences. In comparison with normally hearing adolescents, those with hearing impairments reported more positive interpersonal experiences, rarely experienced positive experiences “with self,” and showed less desire for transpersonal commitment, even with their hearing-impaired peers. The role of the socialization process, with an emphasis on communication between the hearing-impaired youngster and his and her environment, was discussed.
AB - THE STUDY investigated the nature and intensity of positive experiences as well as the aspiration toward transpersonal commitments among 79 normally hearing and 42 hearing-impaired adolescents, in order to achieve a better understanding of those factors in the experience of hearing-impaired adolescents that have enriched and empowered their lives. Landsman’s Positive Experience Questionnaire (PEQ) and Magen’s Life Aspiration Questionnaire (LAQ) were utilized. No differences were found between normally hearing and hearing-impaired adolescent groups regarding the intensity of their remembered positive experiences. In comparison with normally hearing adolescents, those with hearing impairments reported more positive interpersonal experiences, rarely experienced positive experiences “with self,” and showed less desire for transpersonal commitment, even with their hearing-impaired peers. The role of the socialization process, with an emphasis on communication between the hearing-impaired youngster and his and her environment, was discussed.
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U2 - 10.1080/0156655900370107
DO - 10.1080/0156655900370107
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AN - SCOPUS:84900366668
SN - 1034-912X
VL - 37
SP - 57
EP - 69
JO - International Journal of Disability, Development and Education
JF - International Journal of Disability, Development and Education
IS - 1
ER -