TY - JOUR
T1 - Self-stigma and age-related hearing loss
T2 - A qualitative study of stigma formation and dimensions
AU - David, Dana
AU - Zoizner, Gil
AU - Werner, Perla
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2018 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
PY - 2018/3
Y1 - 2018/3
N2 - Purpose: This study explored experiences of self-stigma among older persons with age-related hearing loss (ARHL) using Corrigan’s conceptualization of self-stigma process formation and the attribution model as its theoretical framework. Method: In-depth semistructured interviews were conducted with 11 older persons (mean age = 81 years) with ARHL. Results: Self-stigma was present in the lives of the participants. Analysis revealed the existence of 3 stages of self-stigma in which the 3 core dimensions of stigma (cognitive attributions: being old, stupid, and crippled; emotional reactions: shame, pity, and feeling ridiculed; and behavioral reactions: concealment, distancing, and adapting to hearing aids) were observed. Hearing devices emerged as having a significant influence on stigmatic experiences in all stages and dimensions of self-stigma. Conclusion: The study contributes to the theoretical and practical understanding of self-stigma regarding ARHL as well as to the understanding of the role of hearing devices in the development of this stigma.
AB - Purpose: This study explored experiences of self-stigma among older persons with age-related hearing loss (ARHL) using Corrigan’s conceptualization of self-stigma process formation and the attribution model as its theoretical framework. Method: In-depth semistructured interviews were conducted with 11 older persons (mean age = 81 years) with ARHL. Results: Self-stigma was present in the lives of the participants. Analysis revealed the existence of 3 stages of self-stigma in which the 3 core dimensions of stigma (cognitive attributions: being old, stupid, and crippled; emotional reactions: shame, pity, and feeling ridiculed; and behavioral reactions: concealment, distancing, and adapting to hearing aids) were observed. Hearing devices emerged as having a significant influence on stigmatic experiences in all stages and dimensions of self-stigma. Conclusion: The study contributes to the theoretical and practical understanding of self-stigma regarding ARHL as well as to the understanding of the role of hearing devices in the development of this stigma.
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U2 - 10.1044/2017_AJA-17-0050
DO - 10.1044/2017_AJA-17-0050
M3 - Article
C2 - 29379957
AN - SCOPUS:85043594723
SN - 1059-0889
VL - 27
SP - 126
EP - 136
JO - American Journal of Audiology
JF - American Journal of Audiology
IS - 1
ER -
