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Youth Quality of Life-DHH (YQOL-DHH)

The YQOL-DHH assesses the Quality of Life of youth who are deaf and hard-of-hearing.
YQOL 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.


Authors
The SeaQol Group.
Purpose:
Research & Intervention Studies
Pathology
Audiological
Disease/Condition
Deafness and hard of hearing
Population
Youth, 11-18 years of age
Type of Instrument
Quality of Life
Mode of Administration
Self-administered
Time recall
Present day
Number of Items
32 items
Sample
Download Sample Page of Instrument

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).

Additional Information: