OMeara, Karen (2023) Is there a need for an advanced information tool to facilitate and support communication between individuals with deafblindness and their communication partners? Master thesis, Pedagogical and Educational Sciences.
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Abstract
This research project aimed inventorize whether there is a need amongst the deafblind community for a modern information tool that supports communication between individuals with deafblindness and their communication partners. A mixed method approach was identified as the most suitable methodology as it allowed the inclusion of various forms of data gathering, which included interviews, focus group, observation and questionnaire. It also allowed the inclusion of more participants with deafblindness who have diverse communication needs. The research aimed for triangulation by including not only individuals with congenital and acquired deafblindness (5 participants), but also their family members (5 participants) and professionals (6 participants) in the field of deafblindness. The participants shared their opinions on whether there is a need for an advanced information tool, and if so, what should be included in this information tool. The results presented positive feedback on the concept of having access to a modern tool, however there were some concerns about over reliance on such a tool, in other words, the tool should not replace the personal interaction between individuals with deafblindness and their communication partners. Overall, this study provides a good foundation for future research into the development of an advanced information tool that would facilitate and support communication between individuals with deafblindness and their communication partners.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Cantell, M.H. and Bogaerde, E.M. van den |
| Degree programme: | Pedagogical and Educational Sciences |
| Differentiation route: | Deafblindness [Master Pedagogical and Educational Sciences] |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Jul 2023 07:51 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Jul 2023 07:51 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/2374 |
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