Decker Kalli B, Vallotton Claire D, Johnson Harold A
Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA.
Am Ann Deaf. 2012 Fall;157(4):326-39. doi: 10.1353/aad.2012.1631.
Choosing a method of communication for a child with hearing loss is a complex process that must occur early to prevent developmental consequences. Research shows that parents' decisions are influenced by professionals; parental attitudes and knowledge also may be influential. The present study investigated additional influences on parents' choices; data were collected via an online survey (N = 36). Results indicated no effects of parents' knowledge of development on their communication choices, but did indicate an effect of parents' values and priorities for their children. Further, parents who chose speech only received information from education or speech/audiology professionals more often. However, there were no group differences in sources parents cited as influential; all parents relied on their own judgment. Results suggest that parents internalize the opinions of professionals. Thus, accurate information from professionals is necessary for parents to make informed decisions about their children's communication.
为有听力损失的儿童选择一种沟通方式是一个复杂的过程，必须尽早进行以防止产生发育方面的后果。研究表明，父母的决定会受到专业人士的影响；父母的态度和知识也可能具有影响力。本研究调查了对父母选择的其他影响因素；通过在线调查收集了数据（N = 36）。结果表明，父母对发育的了解对其沟通选择没有影响，但确实表明了父母对子女的价值观和优先事项的影响。此外，仅选择言语沟通的父母更常从教育或言语/听力专业人士那里获得信息。然而，在父母认为有影响力的信息来源方面没有群体差异；所有父母都依靠自己的判断。结果表明，父母将专业人士的意见内化了。因此，专业人士提供准确的信息对于父母就子女的沟通做出明智的决定是必要的。
