Deaf Employees' Empowerment in Two Different Communication Environments.

Backenroth, G. A. M.

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ERIC Number: EJ559593

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Deaf Employees' Empowerment in Two Different Communication Environments.

Backenroth, G. A. M.

International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, v20 n4 p417-19 Dec 1997

This study with 64 deaf employees working in either signing work groups or nonsigning workgroups found that employees' perceived empowerment was significantly higher in the signing work groups. Deaf associates in signing work groups experienced greater psychological stress and role conflicts, whereas deaf associates in nonsigning groups experienced more environmental risks in the workplace. (DB)

Descriptors: Adults, Deafness, Empowerment, Interpersonal Communication, Peer Relationship, Quality of Working Life, Sign Language, Social Integration, Stress Variables, Work Environment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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