Youth Quality of Life-DHH (YQOL-DHH)
The YQOL-DHH assesses the Quality of Life of youth who are deaf and hard-of-hearing.
seaqol Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Module (YQOL-DHH): A measure designed to assess the Quality of Life of youth ages 11-18 who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. The YQOL-DHH will be available in both a paper-and-pencil booklet, and an ASL DVD with answer booklet, and will include either the YQOL-R, or the YQOL-SF.
The Research Version (YQOL-DHH) consists of 32 perceptual (known only to the individual) items. The initial validation of the instrument was done with adolescents ages 11-18. It showed good psychometric properties and was sensitive to adolescent concerns. The instrument was designed using ground theory and assesses the following 3 domains associated with quality of life:
- Self: Pertains to the adolescents feelings about him or herself.
- Relationship: Pertains to the adolescents relations with others.
- Environment: Pertains to opportunities and obstacles in the adolescents broader social and cultural milieu.
List of Existing Translations:
- YQOL-DHH is available in English (US) and American Sign Language (US).
Validation Reference(s):
Patrick DL, Edwards TC, Skalicky AM, Schick B, Topolski TD, Kushalnagar P, Leng M, O'Neill-Kemp AM, Sie KS. (2011). Validation of quality-of-life measure for deaf or hard of hearing youth. Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery, 145(1), 137-145.Additional Information:
