DETERMINING THE PSYCHOSOCIAL PROBLEMS OF STUDENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN PORT HARCOURT METROPOLIS OF RIVERS STATE

Abstract

This study examined the psychosocial problems of students with hearing impairment in Port Harcourt Metropolis of Rivers State. The survey research design was adopted in carrying out the study, with the population of 1.080 students with hearing impairment from ten (10) Special Schools in Port Harcourt Metropolis of Rivers State. The sample size of 292 respondents, which was determined using the Taro Yamen's formula, was drawn from 6 out of 10 schools in Port Harcourt Metropolis of Rivers State, through simple random sampling technique. A researcher design questionnaire titled Psychological Problems of Students with Hearing Impairment Questionnaire (PPSIQ) was used to collect the required data. The study concluded that it is the right of every child to receive equal opportunity for education. Based on the findings, the study recommended among others that, parents should seek for help at the very early stage to avoid adverse effect on the child, since the manner at which students with hearing impairment develop psychological problems is no associated with its mode of inception.