TABLE 1.
The likely beneficiaries of pursuing more ecologically valid outcomes for each of the purposes A (Understanding), B (Development), C (Assessment), and D (Integration and individualization)
| Beneficiary | Purpose A | Purpose B | Purpose C | Purpose D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person with hearing need | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| People in immediate daily interaction with a person with hearing need | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Hearing-care professionals | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hearing researchers | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Funders and policymakers | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Product developers and marketers | Yes | Yes | ||
| Creators | Yes | Yes | ||
| Designers of built environments | Yes | Yes |
See text for a full description of the four purposes.