Table 2.
List of Identified Domains and Subdomains That Were Classified Within the “Social” Supra-Domain.
| Domain | DoHL-P | Both | DoHL-CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interventions | |||
| • Expectations of rehabilitation • Technical problems with hearing aid | |||
| Social life | |||
| • Social withdrawal • Altered social interactions | • Goes out alone • Reduced enjoyment of social activities | ||
| Isolation | |||
| • Sense of isolation | • Don’t go out much as a couple • Isolated as a couple at social events | ||
| Occupational | |||
| • Abilities to perform duties at work • Opportunities at work | |||
| Relationships | |||
| • Relationship with family members | • Relationship with spouse | • Effects on intimate relationship • Misunderstandings • Relationship conflicts • Threat to relationship | |
Note. Column 2 displays the subdomains that appear in Domains of Hearing Loss-Persons with hearing loss (DoHL-P) only. Column 3 shows the subdomains that appear in both frameworks. Column 4 displays the subdomains that appear in Domains of Hearing Loss-Communication partners (DoHL-CP) only.