Psychological Determinants and their Outcomes among Children with Hearing Impairment
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https://doi.org/10.31674/mjn.2026.v17i05.005Abstract
Background: Children with hearing impairments face numerous challenges in their psychosocial development. Making it essential to study the psychological determinants that shape their experiences and psychological outcomes. Among these determinants are self-esteem and self-efficacy, which may be linked to various aspects of mental health, such as emotional symptoms and behavioral problems. Objectives: This study aims to assess the psychological determinants and their outcomes among hearing-impaired children and to identify the relationship between certain demographic characteristics in children with hearing impairment. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 100 children with hearing impairment and their parents enrolled in hearing and speech centers at Al-Hilla city. The study used modified and developed questionnaires for the purpose of study. Data was collected through interviews and analyzed electronically by using SPSS 27. Results: The results indicate that more than half of the children showed moderate levels of psychological determinants. Psychological outcomes were also at a moderate level. Furthermore, the psychological outcomes were moderate level. The study found a strong correlation between variables and a strong association with specific demographic data such as parental education, occupation, economic status, and residency at a p-value of 0.05. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the importance of integrating psychiatric and pediatric nursing within multidisciplinary care teams and the necessity of developing specialized psychological support programs based on a holistic approach that includes the child, family, and surrounding environment. It also recommends conducting future longitudinal studies to monitor psychological changes across developmental stages, focusing on the effectiveness of nursing interventions in improving the mental health of this group.
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Children, Hearing Impairment, Outcomes, Psychological DeterminantsDownloads
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