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This research aims to explore the academic and social experiences of adolescents who are Deaf or hard of hearing, comparing past and present challenges.

February 28, 2026Seminars in Hearing

Challenges Faced by Adolescents Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Then and Now

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This research aims to explore the academic and social experiences of adolescents who are Deaf or hard of hearing, comparing past and present challenges.
Conducted qualitative study with adults and adolescents who have congenital hearing loss
Participants included four adults and nine adolescents who used hearing technology
Written responses to prompts about high school challenges were analyzed for common themes
Peer interactions were identified as the most common struggle for both past adults and current adolescents
Self-advocacy concerning school technology and communication strategies was the second most common theme
The findings emphasize the need for a holistic understanding of the impacts of hearing loss on individuals

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Qualitative analysis uncovers social and academic challenges in DHH adolescents and their reflections.

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Warner-Czyz et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a286850a974eb0d3c018ea https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0046-1815941

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Challenges Faced by Adolescents Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Then and Now

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