A Review of Well-Being Among Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals: Implications for Postsecondary Education (Poster 26)

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Abstract

For deaf and hard-of-hearing students (DHH), enrolling in a university is a significant transition involving many changes and responsibilities. Drawn from the Dual Factor Model of Mental Health, the present systematic review considers the current body of literature (n = 13 articles) that explores the well-being of DHH individuals to develop an understanding of what is known about the well-being of DHH adults, focusing specifically on how well-being is defined and measured, as well as the factors associated with well-being. This review integrated findings developed common themes—various definitions and measures of well-being and factors associated with well-being (i.e., mental health, identity, and social connection). Implications for supporting the well-being of DHH college students are discussed.

Authors

• Aljawharah Ibrahim Aljunaydil, The George Washington University

• Elisabeth Kutscher, The George Washington University

• Karly Ball Isaacson, Michigan State University