Perceptions of Social Networks by Adults Who Are Deafblind

Authors

Katrina Arndt, St. John Fisher College
Amy T. Parker, Portland State UniversityFollow

Published In

American Annals of the Deaf

Document Type

Citation

Publication Date

Summer 2016

Abstract

Findings are presented from a descriptive qualitative study of 10 adults who were deafblind who were interviewed about their social lives. Additional data were collected from a discussion board and e-mails from the study participants. Three findings emerged from the data: (a) Navigating adaptations was a significant part of socialization. (b) Gaps existed in work, family, and formal support networks. (c) The participants drew upon resiliency and advocacy to manage these gaps.

Description

*At the time of publication Amy T. Parker was affiliated with Western Oregon University

Locate the Document

https://doi.org/10.1353/aad.2016.0027

DOI

10.1353/aad.2016.0027

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/21806

Citation Details

Arndt, K., & Parker, A. (2016). Perceptions of social networks by adults who are deafblind. American Annals of the Deaf, 161 (3), 369–383.