Development of a hearing help-seeking questionnaire based on the theory of planned behavior. (4th May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arnold, Michelle; Small, Brent J.; Hyer, Kathryn; Chisolm, Theresa; Frederick, Melissa T.; Silverman, ShienPei C.; Saunders, Gabrielle H.
• Is Part Of: International journal of audiology. Volume 58:Number 5(2019)
• Page Start: 287
• Page End: 295
• Publication Date: 2019-05-04
• Subjects: Adult or general hearing screening -- ageing -- behavioral measures -- psycho-social/emotional; Audiology -- Periodicals; Hearing disorders -- Periodicals; Deafness -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Hearing Disorders -- Periodicals; Hearing -- Periodicals; 617.8
• DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2018.1535720
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1499-2027

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: Our objective was to develop and assess a questionnaire measuring the constructs of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) regarding older adults' behaviours towards seeking a hearing test. Design: Older adults who failed a hearing screening completed a newly developed Theory of Planned Behavior-Hearing Help Seeking (TPB-HHS) questionnaire. A principal components analysis (PCA) examined the factor structure of the questionnaire, and a reliability analysis determined the internal consistency of the factors. An examination of six-month follow-up data determined whether the questionnaire differentiated between individuals who did and did not seek out a hearing test by comparing their TPB-HHS scores. Study Sample: Participants were 407 adults aged 50 to 89 recruited at community hearing screenings. Results: PCA and reliability analyses resulted in a 4-factor, 18 item questionnaire. Three of four factors demonstrated acceptable internal consistency. The TPB-HHS explained 60.18% of the variance and factors were interpreted to be measuring the constructs of Intentions, Perceived Behavioral Control, Attitudes, and Subjective Norms. Individuals who sought a hearing test scored significantly higher on the Intentions, Perceived Behavioral Control, and Attitudes scales than those who did not. Conclusions: The TPB-HHS provides insight into underlying psychological mechanisms that drive behaviours related to hearing help-seeking in older adults.