ORIGINAL RESEARCH article
Front. Psychol.
Sec. Educational Psychology
This article is part of the Research TopicCulture and Emotion in Educational Dynamics - Volume IVView all 22 articles
Mothers' Views on the School Starting Process of Deaf Children
Provisionally accepted
- 1Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit Universitesi, Zonguldak, Türkiye
- 2Ankara Yildirim Beyazit Universitesi, Ankara, Türkiye
- 3Hasan Kalyoncu Universitesi, Gaziantep, Türkiye
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In hearing loss, early diagnosis, hearing aid implementation, education, and family's active participation play an important role. Cochlear implantation, hearing support technologies and auditory rehabilitation are among the essential components of early intervention. Difficulties experienced by the family regarding the children with hearing loss as of birth may also cause negativities in the development of the children. This study aims to listen to the preparation to school journeys of children with hearing loss in the early childhood period from the voices of their mothers. This study, designed using the qualitative research method, was conducted with 20 mothers who have children with hearing loss. Demographic information form and interview question form were utilized as data collection tools. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were carried out with the mothers. The data were subjected to content analysis. Four main themes, "Realization and Guidance, Family life changing with diagnosis and search for empowerment, Holistic support for children with HL, Sustainable and accessible support mechanisms", formed the findings. As a result of the study, the mothers stated that newborn hearing screening has an important role in early diagnosis and intervention, they need information, social and financial support for what they will do after their children are diagnosed with hearing loss. The mothers stated that they receive most support from family members and other families who have children with hearing loss. Besides, they expressed that they experience a lack of social support. One of the most striking findings of the study is that families need information support about the hearing aid implementation of children who were diagnosed in the early period and the communication method that will be used in communication.
Keywords: deaf children, Early Childhood, Mother, inclusiveness, Right to education
Received: 29 Aug 2025; Accepted: 24 Nov 2025.
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* Correspondence: Nilay Kayhan, nilaykayhan@gmail.com
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