ABSTRACT Stigma can negatively affect the lives and the relationships of those who are stigmatized. This study examines one such population that is often stigmatized, individuals with hearing loss. Through the use of interactive qualitative interviews, this study explores how these individuals experience stigma surrounding hearing loss as well as the ways in which they chose to respond to that stigma. Interviews were analyzed to identify five major stigmatizing experiences identified by those with hearing loss: feelings of sorry or pity, not feeling worth others’ time, being labeled as “not normal”, the perception that hearing loss limits capabilities and intelligence, and the idea that hearing loss is different from other types of disabilities. Further, thematic analysis identified five types of responses to stigma utilized by the participants: avoiding/ignoring, asserting oneself, viewing it as an education opportunity, having a positive attitude, and reframing stigmatizing experiences.

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管理听力损失的耻辱感：耻辱的态度和行为的经历和对策

摘要污名可能对被污名者的生活和人际关系造成负面影响。这项研究调查了经常受到歧视的这类人群，即听力丧失的人。通过使用互动式定性访谈，本研究探讨了这些人如何遭受围绕听力损失的污名以及他们选择如何应对这种污名。对访谈进行了分析，以找出听力受损者识别出的五种主要的污名化经历：后悔或可怜的感觉，不值得花时间陪伴他人，被标记为“不正常”，对听力丧失会限制能力和智力的看法以及想法听力损失与其他类型的残疾不同。此外，主题分析确定了参与者对耻辱的五种反应：