Resilience and Self-Esteem in Children with Hearing Impairment
Author Information
Author(s): Qi Ling, Zhang Hongling, Nie Rong, Du Yukai
Primary Institution: College of Medicine and Health Science, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China
Hypothesis
Self-esteem is positively correlated with resilience and positive coping strategies in children and adolescents with hearing impairment.
Conclusion
The study found that positive coping strategies partially mediate the relationship between resilience and self-esteem in children and adolescents with hearing impairment.
Supporting Evidence
- Self-esteem is positively correlated with resilience and positive coping.
- Resilience is a significant predictor of self-esteem.
- Positive coping strategies mediate the relationship between resilience and self-esteem.
Takeaway
Kids with hearing problems can feel better about themselves if they are resilient and use positive ways to cope with challenges.
Methodology
A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study using surveys to measure self-esteem, resilience, and coping strategies among children and adolescents with hearing impairment.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias as participants were recruited from specific schools for the deaf.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and findings may not be generalizable to all hearing-impaired youth.
Participant Demographics
Participants were children and adolescents with hearing impairment from special schools in Hubei province, China, with an average age of 17.26 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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