Integrating Worlds: An Interpretative Phenomenological Study on the Influence of Deaf Role Models as Expressed by Hearing Parents
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| Title: | Integrating Worlds: An Interpretative Phenomenological Study on the Influence of Deaf Role Models as Expressed by Hearing Parents |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Angela Joy, Jill Duncan, Lynne McCormack |
| Source: | American Annals of the Deaf. 2025 170(4):265-288. |
| Availability: | Gallaudet University Press. 800 Florida Avenue NE, Denison House, Washington, DC 20002-3695. Tel: 202-651-5488; Fax: 202-651-5489; Web site: https://gupress.gallaudet.edu/Journals/American-Annals-of-the-Deaf |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 24 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Phenomenology, Deafness, Role Models, Hard of Hearing, Parent Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Normalization (Disabilities), Sociolinguistics, Bilingualism, Early Intervention, Children |
| Geographic Terms: | New Zealand, Australia |
| DOI: | 10.1353/aad.2025.a988842 |
| ISSN: | 0002-726X 1543-0375 |
| Abstract: | Deaf role models (DRMs) mentor d/Deaf and hard of hearing (d/Dhh) children and their families by sharing their personal experiences of d/Deafness. Ten parents from Australia and New Zealand provided their perspectives on the influence that the inclusion or absence of DRMs had in their lives. Five group experiential themes were identified: DRMs shaping early parental understandings of d/Deafness and clinical interventions, DRMs and hearing allies, DRMs as symbols of representation and normalization, DRMs as valued sources of guidance and holistic support, and DRMs promoting sociolinguistic bilingualism. The findings provide new insights, highlighting the pivotal role of DRMs in reshaping hearing parents' perceptions of d/Deafness, from a medical condition to a culturally rich identity. Policy implications and recommendations include recognizing the importance of early access to DRMs and encouraging a shift from deficit-based thinking to empowerment. The authors position DRMs as key agents in fostering "Deaf gain" and cultural understanding within families. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1505541 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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