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The Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education 2006 11(2):224-237; doi:10.1093/deafed/enj023
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Career Barriers Perceived by Hard-of-Hearing Adolescents: Implications for Practice From a Mixed-Methods Study

Renee Punch, Peter A. Creed and Merv B. Hyde

Griffith University

This study incorporated both quantitative and qualitative methods to examine the perception of career barriers by hard-of-hearing high school students being educated in regular classes with itinerant teacher support. Sixty-five students in Years 10, 11, and 12 completed a questionnaire about potential general and hearing-related barriers, and 12 of these respondents were subsequently interviewed. Findings indicated that other people's lack of understanding of their hearing loss constituted the greatest potential barrier to adolescents' educational and career goals. Students anticipated several other barriers in the form of functional hearing-related difficulties. Most students showed little awareness of helpful strategies or job accommodations and some had prematurely foreclosed on career choices. Implications for practice are outlined, and recommendations for teachers and career counselors are made.

1 Australian Hearing, a national organization providing government-funded audiological services and hearing aids to Australians up to the age of 21, uses the following categories: mild, 21–45 dB; moderate, 46–60 dB; moderately severe, 61–75 dB; severe, 76–90 dB; and profound, >90 dB (pure-tone average of the better ear across the frequencies 250–4,000 Hz.

2 Pseudonyms have been used to protect confidentiality.

Correspondence should be sent to Merv Hyde, Centre for Applied Studies in Deafness, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, PMB 50, Gold Coast Mail Centre, 9726 Queensland, Australia (e-mail: m.hyde{at}griffith.edu.au).

Received October 8, 2005; revised December 14, 2005; accepted December 18, 2005


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