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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Psychological Health of Deaf Pre-Teens and Teenagers with Cochlear Implants and Maternal Psychological Features: A Pilot Study.

Valeria Caragli, Michela Camia, Maristella Scorza, Elisabetta Genovese, Antonio Maria Persico, Paola Benincasa, Erika Benassi

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Valeria CaragliOtorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Audiology Program, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy.ORCID 0009-0005-7112-0282
Michela CamiaDepartment of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy.
Maristella ScorzaDepartment of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7031-0547
Elisabetta GenoveseAudiology Program, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences for Children and Adults, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy.
Antonio Maria PersicoChild and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Program, Modena University Hospital & Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8910-4479
Paola BenincasaENT Unit, Ramazzini Hospital, Carpi AUSL, 41012 Carpi, Italy.
Erika BenassiDepartment of Education and Humanities, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 42121 Reggio Emilia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4067-7580

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University Fund for Departmental Research, Referent Erika Benassi The code/funding number is: 23_FRN_initial_budget_Benassi.
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objectivesThe psychological health of deaf children and adolescents with cochlear implants (CIs) appears to be related to the degree of auditory and linguistic recovery achieved, as well as contextual factors. Few studies have investigated the influence that maternal psychological characteristics and resources may have in supporting the mental health of these children and adolescents. The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the psychological well-being of pre-teens/teenagers with CIs and the mental health of their mothers. The secondary aim was to analyze which maternal characteristics (anxiety, depression, resilience, and time spent sharing emotions) were most related to the psychological health of the pre-teen/teenager.

methodsA group of 15 pre-teens/teenagers with CIs and 27 hearing peers and their mothers participated in the study. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, the Beck Depression Inventory II, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and an additional ad hoc question quantifying the time that the mothers dedicate to conversing with their sons/daughters about the emotions were administered to the included subjects.

resultsNo significant differences between the two groups of pre-teens/teenagers emerged; however, a great percentage of pre-teens/teenagers with CIs appeared at higher risk for developing psychopathology. The resilience scores for both groups of mothers were lower than anticipated and related to the psychological health of pre-teens/teenagers.

conclusionsThese results underscore the need for targeted psychological support alongside auditory rehabilitation and suggest avenues for enhancing family-centered care in this clinical population.

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cochlear implantdeafnessmental healthmothersresiliencesharing emotionsteenagers

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PMCPMC11899424

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