Feasibility of a qualitative study exploring the experience of deaf individuals from Malaysia studying abroad: a preliminary study

• Main Author: Nur Farhana Ardillah Aftar
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Secholian Publication PLT 2021
• Subjects: HV1551-3024 People with disabilities: Including blind, deaf, people with physical and mental disabilities
• Online Access: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31703/2/Feasibility%20of%20a%20Qualitative%20Study%20Exploring%20the%20Experience%20of%20Deaf%20Individuals%20from%20Malaysia%20Studying%20Abroad_%20A%20Preliminary%20Study_ABSTRACT.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31703/1/Feasibility%20of%20a%20Qualitative%20Study%20Exploring%20the%20Experience%20of%20Deaf%20Individuals%20from%20Malaysia%20Studying%20Abroad_%20A%20Preliminary%20Study.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31703/; https://msocialwork.com/index.php/aswj/article/view/172/109; https://doi.org/10.47405/aswj.v6i4.172

This is a feasibility qualitative study involving a triangulation data collection method. The aim of the study is to develop a qualitative research to explore the lived experience of deaf individuals in attempt to view and understand their experience from their perspectives. This preliminary study involved a semi-structured interview with one deaf participant, observations of short video clips, and document review of relevant blog entries by a deaf individual from Malaysia. Thematic analysis was completed, and six emerging themes found were access, communication/interaction, gaining perspectives, interpreters, optimistic, and social support. As this was a feasibility study, modifications were made throughout the study. Limitations of this study was documented and taken into consideration in designing further studies.