Social Networking Site Usage of Middle-Aged and Older Deaf Adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15018013 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Taylor A Paglieri (0000-0002-0450-4113, Gallaudet University, corresponding author), Gulnar Ringrose (corresponding author), Deborah Schooler (0000-0001-6085-9499, Gallaudet University), Caroline Kobek Pezzarossi (Gallaudet University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 311-326 |
| Publication date | 2023-06-20 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1081-4159 • E-ISSN: 1465-7325 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1093/deafed/enad003 |
| OpenAlex | W36906844 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 43 |
Social networking sites (SNS) have become increasingly popular in modern society; however, there is insufficient research into the impacts of SNS use on middle-aged and older Deaf and hard-of-hearing (D/HH) individuals. D/HH SNS users belonging to the Baby Boomer generation or Generation X (born 1946–1980) were recruited for this study. A mixed-methods approach was utilized, with a survey (n = 32) and interviews (n = 3), to examine primary reasons for use, perceived accessibility of interactions, the relationship between SNS use and life satisfaction, and the impacts of SNS use on this population. SNS platforms were found to be primarily used for social interaction, information seeking, and entertainment purposes. This study further showed that SNS interactions with hearing individuals were significantly more accessible than in-person interactions. The thematic analysis of the qualitative data revealed four key themes: exposure and representation, accessibility and social connection, privacy, and ideological polarization. The overall feelings towards these platforms were positive. SNS platforms allowed for increased accessibility through reducing communication barriers. Additionally, as SNS platforms have become increasingly prevalent, participants noted increased representation of the Deaf community within movies and television. This preliminary information sets important groundwork for future research, which can be used to increase the positive impacts for other D/HH individuals
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |