Some characteristics of mainstreamed hard of hearing students in Swedish Universities

Author(s): StromSjolund, L., Borg, B.

Journal/Book: Amer Ann Deaf. 1996; 141: Kdes PAS-6, 800 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002. American Annals of the Deaf. 359-364.

Abstract: A group of 26 hard of hearing university students answered a questionnaire about their socioeconomic status, health, social support, well-being, and educational experiences. Results indicated that hard of hearing university students in Sweden are from families of higher socioeconomic status than their hearing peers, have a greater number of minor medical complaints, report more frequent feelings of loneliness and mild depression, are more pessimistic about the future, experience greater anxiety, and have slightly weaker social networks and support systems. However, variables related to their educational settings indicated stronger commitment, greater academic and classroom integration, and a less stressful academic experience than their hearing peers.

Note: Article Danermark B, Univ Orebro, Dept Student Affairs, Orebro, SWEDEN

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