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May, Shoshana Elisheva. Perspectives from the d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing population on deaf mental health care throughout the lifespan. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-wevc-hh76

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TitlePerspectives from the d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing population on deaf mental health care throughout the lifespan
NameMay, Shoshana Elisheva (author); Schneider, Kenneth (chair); Segal, Jeffrey (member); Boylan, Lorraine (member); Rutgers University; Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
Date Created2021
Other Date2021-08 (degree)
SubjectPsychology, Disability studies, Deaf -- Mental health, Hearing impaired -- Mental health
Extent1 online resource (xiv, 162 pages) : illustrations
DescriptionThis study seeks to examine the perspectives of people who are d/Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (d/D and HoH) on their experiences accessing and receiving culturally competent mental health services (aka: Deaf Mental Health Care [DMHC]). Is it estimated that out of all d/D and HoH people who require mental health services, only 2% receive them (Vernon, 1983). Access to culturally competent mental health care among minority and marginalized populations has historically been a public health crisis. To date, there has only been one study done regarding DMHC that draws on the experiences of the d/D and HoH. This study aims to add to the small body of research whose outcome is to empower and elevate the voices of the d/D and HoH and value their experiences. The conclusions of this and similar studies can be used to inform research, policy, and access to services. Specific areas that were assessed in this study included: parental hearing and signing status of parents with children who are d/D and HoH, past education and access to counselor(s) during school, quality of client interaction with mental health practitioners, competence of mental health practitioners to provide treatment, and the use of interpreters in mental health settings. This study used Grounded Theory to explore the above mentioned areas as it pertains to the d/D and HoH Community through one on one interviews between the PI and the participants. Strauss and Corbin’s (1990) qualitative framework was utilized in coding the content from interviews using a four-step process of constant categorical analysis: open coding, axial coding, selective coding, and developing theory. The interview data provides valuable and unique qualitative evidence of the experiences of the d/D and HoH in receiving DMHC as well as revealing barriers they face in receiving mental health services and other support services through childhood and adolescence. This data may serve as a needs assessment from the Deaf Community to inform evaluation, services, and policy in the future.
NotePsy.D.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Genretheses
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-wevc-hh76
LanguageEnglish
CollectionGraduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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