Subject Area
Counseling, Psychology, Social Work
Abstract
Social networking sites (SNSs) have become increasingly popular in modern society; however, research into the impacts of SNS use on Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) individuals is lacking. Through an online survey completed by 217 D/HH adults, we examined the demographic predictors of SNS use and how frequent SNS use relates to self-esteem. Deaf acculturation, age, attending a mainstream school with support services, and education level were significant predictors of SNS use for D/HH adults. Furthermore, D/HH adults with increased Deaf acculturation and frequent SNS use reported higher self-esteem.
Recommended Citation
Paglieri, T. A., Kobek Pezzarossi, C., & Schooler, D. (2022). Social Media Use, Acculturation, and Self-Esteem of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Adults. JADARA, 54(3), 2. Retrieved from https://nsuworks.nova.edu/jadara/vol54/iss3/2
