Exploring The Efficacy Of Self-Concept And Psychosocial Skill Enhancement Interventions In Hearing-Impaired Children: A Comparative Analysis

Abstract

This comparative study aimed to measure the impact of social skills training on the self-perception and psychosocial challenges experienced by school children with hearing impairment. The participants were divided into two groups: one received social skills training, and other was a control group, and self-report measures were used to evaluate their self-concept and psychosocial problems before and after the training. The outcomes displayed a significant upgrading in self-concep[1]t scores and a decline in psychosocial problem scores following the training. Gender differences were observed, with girls go through greater self-concept improvement, while boys displayed higher psychosocial problem scores post-training. In addition, a multivariate analysis proved a significant relation between gender and treatment group, suggesting potential gender-specific effects of social skills training. Conversely, the study was subject to certain limitations, including a small sample size and reliance on self-report measures. Future research should address these limitations and investigate the mechanisms and long-term effects of social skills training in hearing-impaired children, while considering gender-specific factors. Overall, this study contributes valuable insights to the existing literature on the effectiveness of social skills training in enhancing the well-being of hearing-impaired school children.