South African parents’ views on oral, signing, and bilingual communication for Deaf or hard-of-hearing children
African Journal of Disability
| Field | Value | |
| Title | South African parents’ views on oral, signing, and bilingual communication for Deaf or hard-of-hearing children | |
| Creator | Khoza-Shangase, Katijah Bent, Jasmine | |
| Description | Background: Parents of Deaf or hard-of-hearing (DHH) children are faced with a plethora of overwhelming decisions concerning their children, particularly during the early stages of development. Among these decisions are those concerning assistive devices and the modes of communication for their child.Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of parents of DHH children towards the various modes of communication for their children within the South African context.Method: The study adopted a Q-methodology research design. Participants rated statements according to what they least and most agree with and then answered follow-up questions concerning the statements. Participants were also invited to participate in a live, one-on-one, semi-structured interview with the researcher. Data were analysed through both qualitative and quantitative statistics. Thematic analysis was adopted to analyse the qualitative data, while factor analysis through Ken-Q analysis was used for quantitative data.Results: Although 66% of participants thought that sign language allows DHH children to communicate more freely, 88% agreed that a DHH child should always learn to speak if they can. In terms of decision-making, 88% reported the issue of stigma or marginalisation and 88% cited the lack of Deaf schools as barriers in their decision-making.Conclusion: The study’s findings provide valuable insights into the complex interplay of factors influencing communication mode decisions for DHH children in South Africa.Contribution: These insights are crucial for developing inclusive and effective communication strategies that consider individual needs, societal norms and access to support services. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2024-12-20 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/ajod.v13i0.1511 | |
| Source | African Journal of Disability; Vol 13 (2024); 12 pages 2226-7220 2223-9170 | |
| Language | eng | |
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