Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to make a quantitative comparison of parameters of self-esteem and social well-being between children with cochlear implants and normal-hearing children.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: Data were obtained from 164 children with cochlear implant (CI) and 2169 normal-hearing children (NH). Parental questionnaires, used in a national survey assessing the self-esteem and well-being of normal-hearing children, were applied to the cochlear implanted group, in order to allow direct comparisons.
RESULTS: The children in the CI group rated significantly higher on questions about well-being in kindergarten/school and the CI boys appeared to manage school work better than normal-hearing boys. CI children were significantly more active and bullied other children less than normal-hearing peers, whereas no difference existed as to being bullied by other children. No difference was obtained regarding overall self-esteem or number of friends. The two groups of children scored similarly on being confident, independent, social, not worried and happy.
CONCLUSION: Children with cochlear implant score equal to or better than their normal-hearing peers on matters of self-esteem and social well-being.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology |
| Volume | 72 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1113-20 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISSN | 0165-5876 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adolescent
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Cochlear Implants/psychology
- Educational Status
- Female
- Humans
- Interpersonal Relations
- Male
- Persons With Hearing Impairments/psychology
- Self Concept