The Influence of Academic and Social Integration on the Subjective Well-Being of College Students with Hearing Impairment:The Mediating Role of External Support and Barriers
This study examines how academic and social integration influence the subjective well-being of college students with hearing impairment,exploring the mediating roles of external support and barriers.A survey was conducted with 432 deaf college students.The findings indicate:(1)Academic and social integration significantly positively predict subjective well-being;(2)External support positively predicts subjective well-being,while external barriers negatively predict it;(3)External support and barriers play significant parallel mediating roles,accounting for 31.2%of the total.This suggests that to enhance the subjective well-being of college students with hearing impairment,the educational systems should provide more economic support and mental health services,enhance peer support and positive role model influences,and promote equal interactions with hearing peers for inclusive education and to maximize their potential.
college students with hearing impairmentexternal support and barriersacademic and social integrationsubjective well-being