The prevalence of hearing impairment increases with age. Hearing handicap resulting from hearing loss may lead to psychosocial problems in elders. 2. Previous studies have shown relations among hearing handicap, loneliness and low self-esteem, but those studies focused on populations other than elders. 3. Early detection of hearing handicap and appropriate interventions promote increased independence and preserve the ability of elders to interact with their environment.
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Hsueh-Ling Chen (1994) studied this question.
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