An Investigation of the Sign Language Community of the Deaf: Can Anyone Join?.

Dolby, Kathy

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ERIC Number: EJ465399

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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An Investigation of the Sign Language Community of the Deaf: Can Anyone Join?

Dolby, Kathy

ACEHI Journal, v18 n2-3 p80-92 1992

A survey of 56 deaf adults in England and Canada found that respondents perceived themselves as members of a definable deaf community. Results also indicated the importance of shared language (American or British Sign Language) and the possible community inclusion of individuals without deafness if their attitude is one of commitment to the community. (DB)

Descriptors: Adults, Affiliation Need, American Sign Language, Attitudes, Cultural Differences, Culture, Deafness, Foreign Countries, Questionnaires, Self Concept, Sign Language, Social Structure

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada; United Kingdom (England)

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