Acquired deafness and mental health.

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  • Author(s): Thomas AJ
  • Source:
    The British journal of medical psychology [Br J Med Psychol] 1981 Sep; Vol. 54 (Pt 3), pp. 219-29.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: British Psychological Society Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 0370640 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0007-1129 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00071129 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Br J Med Psychol Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Letchworth Eng : British Psychological Society
      Original Publication: London [etc.]
    • Subject Terms:
      Deafness/*psychology ; Mental Disorders/*psychology; Depressive Disorder/psychology ; Female ; Humans ; MMPI ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Paranoid Disorders/psychology ; Personality Disorders/psychology ; Personality Inventory ; Social Adjustment
    • Abstract:
      This paper reviews studies of the relationship between acquired deafness and psychological disturbance. The first part examines descriptive case studies based on personal experience, clinical observation and the simulation of hearing loss. The second part reviews studies with an experimental orientation. The overall conclusion is that acquired deafness is associated with psychological disturbance, at least at the psychoneurotic level. However, there is little evidence to support the commonly held view that loss of hearing results in heightened suspiciousness or an increased likelihood of paranoid reactions.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19810901 Date Completed: 19811118 Latest Revision: 20190913
    • Publication Date:
      20221213
    • Accession Number:
      10.1111/j.2044-8341.1981.tb01452.x
    • Accession Number:
      7272249