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Exploring the Experiences of d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children in a Mainstream School in Zimbabwe: A Narrative Analysis
- American Annals of the Deaf
- Gallaudet University Press
- Volume 166, Number 5, Winter 2022
- pp. 601-620
- 10.1353/aad.2022.0000
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Abstract:
The experiences of d/Deaf and hard of hearing children enrolled in a mainstream school in Zimbabwe are explored. The study used a qualitative approach and a narrative case study design. A sample consisting of two boys and three girls whose ages ranged from 13 to 14 years was purposively selected. Face-to-face semistructured interviews were employed as a data collection tool. The narrative analysis revealed that although d/Deaf and hard of hearing children in the school communicated through sign language, they could develop friendships with hearing children. However, the d/Deaf and hard of hearing children experienced behavioral and mental health issues, including, among others, lack of support, discrimination, and labeling.