Study on the Use of Assistive Technology and the Emotional Quotient of Students with Hearing Impairment

Abstract

This study is aimed to fulfill two main purposes- 1) To investigate the use of assistive technology in students with hearing impairment and examine its impact on physical conditions, emotional quotient, and learning achievement; 2) To compare three related factors regarding the use of assistive technology with respect to emotional quotient and learning achievement of hearing impaired students with different physical conditions. The participants of this study were 185 students enrolled in 12^th grade studying in 16 schools for the hearing impaired. The sample consisted of 60% female, 70% of them aged 18 to 20, and 80% had complete hearing impairment. Data was collected with a Likert-scale questionnaire. The research findings were as follows: with regard to the use of assistive technology, it was found to be at medium level. Additionally students’ emotional quotient (EQ) was assessed in three main categories- intelligence, virtue, and happiness.  Data from the analysis showed that the overall EQ of the hearing impaired students was at a normal level.