Identitetsutveckling och delaktighetsprocesser med stöd av internet -En beskrivande litteraturstudie om tonåringar med hörselnedsättning
TonåringIdentitetInternetFunktionshinderHörselnedsättningSociala mediaDelaktighetTillhörighetAdolescentInternetDisabilityHearing lossSocial networkParticipationBelonging
A hearing loss may affect the identity development and participation among adolescents. To understand adolescents with hearing loss in modern society, it?s of great importance to ascertain how identity- and participation processes occur in new areas, such as the internet.Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate what research shown regarding identity development among adolescents with hearing loss and whether social processes on the internet may influence the participation of this group.Method: A literature review was conducted to obtain a cohesive framework of research about participation processes and identity development among adolescents. Included articles have been published 1995-2015.Results: The results show the importance of the individual?s identification with the surrounding. Communication between adolescents and the surrounding, but also negative or positive experiences concerning the hearing loss seems to affect the adolescent?s identity formation. The internet may provide increased participation through access to information, stay connected with family/friends and facilitates communication for adolescents with hearing loss.Conclusion: Identity development seems to be based on adolescents? surroundings. The internet appears to serve as an instrument for increased participation; although the internet may pose a risk.