THE RISKS AND REWARDS OF DISCLOSURE: WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN DECIDING TO SHARE YOUR HEARING LOSS
Published 2023-09-02
Keywords
- Disclosure,
- Disability,
- Deaf
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Abstract
Disclosure is the intentional sharing of personal information about oneself. For individuals with disabilities, the decision to disclose can be complex and challenging. This study examines disclosure decisions for deaf or hard of hearing (HoH) individuals, exploring factors that influence the choice to disclose as well as decisions surrounding how they disclose about their disability.Disclosure is the intentional sharing of personal information about oneself. For individuals with disabilities, the decision to disclose can be complex and challenging. This study examines disclosure decisions for deaf or hard of hearing (HoH) individuals, exploring factors that influence the choice to disclose as well as decisions surrounding how they disclose about their disability.
