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Full-Text Articles in International and Intercultural Communication

Religion, Nationalism And Ethics In Political Campaigns, Adwin Wibisono Jul 2018

Religion, Nationalism And Ethics In Political Campaigns, Adwin Wibisono

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Artikel ini mengkaji penggunaan unsur-unsur agama dalam kampanye politik di Indonesia dari perspektif etis. Penulis berpendapat bahwa penggunaan isi agama dalam kampanye politik adalah kerugian dari sudut pandang etis - khususnya teleologis - karena menyimpang dari tujuan akhirnya untuk mencapai kebaikan yang lebih besar. Untuk mendukung argumen ini, tulisan ini meneliti penggunaan isi agama untuk tujuan politik dari sudut pandang etika teleologis yang mengacu pada karya-karya dalam etika, etika politik, dan komunikasi serta pemikiran tentang nasionalisme.

This article examines the use of religious elements in political campaigns in Indonesia from an ethical perspective The author argues that the use of …


Mapping Citizen Journalists’ Profiles: A Case Study On Indonesian Net Citizen Journalist (Net Cj) Program, Asty Rastiya, Hendriyani Hendriyani, Indah Santi Pratidina Jul 2018

Mapping Citizen Journalists’ Profiles: A Case Study On Indonesian Net Citizen Journalist (Net Cj) Program, Asty Rastiya, Hendriyani Hendriyani, Indah Santi Pratidina

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Makna dari kata “warga” dalam konsep “jurnalisme warga” terus dibahas oleh para akademisi di bidang ini. Pembahasan berfokus pada keterampilan dan modal yang diperlukan jika seseorang berkeinginan untuk menjadi seorang jurnalis warga yang ideal. Jurnalis warga telah lama menghadapi prasangka karena minimnya pengetahuan akan jurnalisme dan rendahnya kualitas berita yang mereka buat. Terlepas dari itu, jurnalisme warga di Indonesia telah berkembang, sebagian besar karena pertumbuhan yang cepat dari telepon pintar dan pengguna media sosial. Penelitian ini menggunakan kasus program NET Citizen Journalist (NET CJ), sebagai komunitas jurnalis warga terbesar di Indonesia. Dengan memetakan profil anggota program CJ NET berdasarkan latar …


Degrading Message And Hate Speech Are Now Obligatory In Elections? A Qualitative Research On Post-Truth Populism In Sumatera Utara’S Local Election, Effendi Gazali Jul 2018

Degrading Message And Hate Speech Are Now Obligatory In Elections? A Qualitative Research On Post-Truth Populism In Sumatera Utara’S Local Election, Effendi Gazali

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Komunikasi politik mutakhir sangat diwarnai oleh post-truth dan populisme. Hal tersebut amat terasa dalam Pemilihan Umum Amerika Serikat dan Gerakan Brexit. Pada level lokal, kedua elemen tersebut diyakini memainkan peran serius pada Pemilihan Kepala Daerah DKI (Pilkada) Jakarta 2017. Penelitian kualitatif ini mencoba melihat sebuah Pilkada lain, di provinsi terbesar penduduknya di luar Pulau Jawa, yaitu Sumatera Utara. Secara lebih khusus penelitian kualitatif ini ingin menelusuri bagaimana kalau lima garis keingintahuan para ilmuwan komunikasi (antara lain dikonsolidasi Waisbord, 2018) tentang pesan-pesan populisme, dikaitkan komunikasi politik pada suatu Pilkada. Penelitian ini merupakan aplikasi pertama garis riset Waisbord di Indonesia, dan aplikasi …


Civic Engagement On Social Media: 2018 West Java Gubernatorial Election In Indonesia, Idham Tamim Aldary, Ummi Salamah Jul 2018

Civic Engagement On Social Media: 2018 West Java Gubernatorial Election In Indonesia, Idham Tamim Aldary, Ummi Salamah

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Strategi hypermedia dalam kontestasi politik digunakan untuk mempromosikan program-program pengetahuan politik baik oleh kandidat maupun partai kepada masyarakat untuk mempertahankan hak dan kewajiban kewarganegaraan. Pengetahuan politik seseorang dapat meningkatkan tingkat partisipasi politik mereka, yang diperlukan untuk menilai kualitas kandidat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat kesadaran dan keterlibatan kandidat politik dengan pemilih. Penelitian ini berfokus pada strategi politik kandidat dalam membangun pesan kampanye, menarik pemilih yang ditargetkan, dan merangsang partisipasi politik komunitas melalui platform Instagram. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menganalisis 80.328 posting media sosial. Penelitian menemukan bahwa tidak semua kandidat menyadari manfaat dari melibatkan pemilih yang ditargetkan di akun …


Comparison Of Generation X And Y: Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease Of Use, And Subjective Norms On Purchase Intention In E-Commerce, Yulianita Yulianita Jul 2018

Comparison Of Generation X And Y: Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease Of Use, And Subjective Norms On Purchase Intention In E-Commerce, Yulianita Yulianita

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

E-commerce di Indonesia menghadapi konversi yang rendah, yang menempatkan keberlanjutan bisnis dalam bahaya. Sangat penting bagi e-commerce untuk meningkatkan tingkat konversi. Namun, strategi yang digunakan untuk meningkatkan tingkat konversi mungkin tidak mencapai hasil yang signifikan jika tidak dirumuskan berdasarkan pemahaman yang komprehensif tentang target pasar. Penelitian ini menganalisis pengaruh kegunaan yang dirasakan, persepsi kemudahan penggunaan, dan norma subjektif pada niat pembelian Generasi X dan Y, dua segmen pasar potensial untuk e-commerce. Responden yang mengisi kuesioner sebanyak 100 orang, terdiri dari dua generasi (X dan Y). Dalam melakukan penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan analisis regresi berganda. Temuan menunjukkan, terlepas dari generasi, kegunaan …


The Role Of Communication In Sustainable Development Tourism: A Case Study On Community-Based Tourism (Pokdarwis) In Nglanggeran Village, Ferinnadya Annisa Putri, Nissa Cita Adinia Jul 2018

The Role Of Communication In Sustainable Development Tourism: A Case Study On Community-Based Tourism (Pokdarwis) In Nglanggeran Village, Ferinnadya Annisa Putri, Nissa Cita Adinia

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menemukan bagaimana strategi komunikasi dalam memberdayakan masyarakat pedesaan untuk mengembangkan pariwisata lokal dan bagaimana fitur komunikasi tertentu menghasilkan perubahan sosial dan berkontribusi untuk meningkatkan partisipasi masyarakat dalam mengembangkan pariwisata lokal. Peneliti menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan melakukan studi deskriptif pada objek penelitian. Peneliti menganalisis strategi komunikasi Kelompok Sadar Wisata (Pokdarwis) di Desa Nglanggeran dan signifikansinya dalam meningkatkan partisipasi masyarakat dalam mengembangkan pariwisata lokal. Penelitian menunjukkan bagaimana Desa Nglanggeran memberikan kisah sukses partisipasi masyarakat dalam mengembangkan desa melalui kegiatan pariwisata. Perubahan sosial juga termanifestasi dalam peningkatan kesejahteraan dan partisipasi masyarakat dalam memperluas kegiatan pariwisata mereka bahkan lebih. Penelitian …


Social Construction Of Women Holding The Position Of Tunggu Tubang In South Sumatra, Prawinda Putri Anzari, Billy Kurniati Sarwono Jul 2018

Social Construction Of Women Holding The Position Of Tunggu Tubang In South Sumatra, Prawinda Putri Anzari, Billy Kurniati Sarwono

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Wanita Tunggu Tubang secara paradoks memegang baik posisi terhormat maupun subordinat dalam komunitas Semende. Mereka bekerja untuk melestarikan budaya dan melakukan tugas mereka, namun pada saat yang sama mereka harus menghadapi berbagai masalah di ruang publik. Pertanyaan penelitian ini adalah bagaimana posisi ini secara sosial dibangun, dan teori yang diterapkan untuk menjawab pertanyaan adalah teori konstruksi realitas sosial. Pendekatan yang dipakai adalah kualitatif, dengan paradigma konstruksionisme kritis dan teknik sampling kriteria. Kegiatan para wanita dalam penelitian ini diamati dalam jangka waktu dua minggu, dan dua informan kunci dengan pekerjaan yang berbeda, kelas sosial, dan tempat tinggal diwawancarai. Studi ini menunjukkan …


Social Movements In Framing Perspectives: A Study On Corruption Case Issues In Indonesia, Achmad Jamil Jul 2018

Social Movements In Framing Perspectives: A Study On Corruption Case Issues In Indonesia, Achmad Jamil

JURNAL KOMUNIKASI INDONESIA

Penelitian ini melihat gerakan sosial dengan menggunakan perspektif framing. Dua teori digunakan, yaitu teori framing dan teori gerakan sosial. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode studi kasus, yaitu: studi kasus instrumental. Kasus yang dianalisis dalam penelitian ini adalah 10 kasus penting yang berkaitan dengan perselisihan antara Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) dan Polisi Nasional (Polri) antara tahun 2009 dan 2012. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam, tinjauan dokumen, dan analisis teks. Studi ini menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada upaya khusus dari aktor-aktor gerakan pro-KPK (yaitu: hubungan masyarakat KPK) untuk mendekati atau mempengaruhi media agar versi berita mereka lebih banyak beredar di media. Temuan ini …


Agriculture Ambassador State Conference, James Andrew Broaddus, Quincie A. Gourley Jun 2018

Agriculture Ambassador State Conference, James Andrew Broaddus, Quincie A. Gourley

Agricultural Education and Communication

The Agriculture Ambassador organization at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo focuses on promotion of higher education, agriculture, and professional development among its members and community contacts. In 2018, the organization hosted the Agriculture Ambassador State Conference to bring together Californian Agriculture Ambassadors and industry professionals for workshops and advocacy planning. “Exposure to the different forms of leadership through out-of-classroom involvement offers concrete experiences and background knowledge upon which students can draw as they integrate leadership theories and skills,” (Fritz, S., 1998, p.58). Industry professionals have cited the need to emphasize soft skill development through college level education (Robles, …


Amjambo Africa! (June 2018), Kathreen Harrison Jun 2018

Amjambo Africa! (June 2018), Kathreen Harrison

Amjambo Africa!

Welcome to Amjambo Africa! Welcome to Amjambo Africa! We are Maine’s free newspaper for and about New Mainers from Sub-Saharan Africa.

Amjambo Africa! is here to help New Mainers thrive and to help Maine welcome and benefit from our new neighbors.

Amjambo Africa! will serve as a conduit of information for newcomers as they navigate life in Maine.

Amjambo Africa! will include background articles about Africa so those from Maine can understand why newcomers have arrived here.

Amjambo Africa! will profile successful New Mainers from Sub-Saharan Africa in order to give hope to those newly arrived as well as make …


A Communication Guide For Ex-Offenders, Richard Anthony Contreras Jun 2018

A Communication Guide For Ex-Offenders, Richard Anthony Contreras

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

Incarceration rates and the release rate of ex-offenders into the community are both increasing. Studies have shown, on a consistent basis, that, while incarcerated, ex-offenders experience lower literacy levels than the general population, suffer emotional and mental distress from a harsh prison life, and suffer from the negative effects of public perception. Ex-offender anger abounds. These factors interfere with an inmate’s ability to communicate effectively. Notwithstanding, upon release from custody, how do we help such ex-offenders communicate? Many handbooks exist to help former inmates. However, the vast majority only offer assistance with locating government social services agencies, obtaining documents, and …


Zero Textbook Cost Syllabus For Com 3076 (International Communication), Allison Hahn May 2018

Zero Textbook Cost Syllabus For Com 3076 (International Communication), Allison Hahn

Open Educational Resources

This course examines issues related to the internationalization of media and communication. Topics include a comparison of information rich and information poor countries, an analysis of global media, trends in communication technology, the role of English as a world language, U.S. influences on world cultures, and international perceptions of the United States.


Zero Textbook Cost Syllabus For Com 3076 (International Communication), Allison Hahn May 2018

Zero Textbook Cost Syllabus For Com 3076 (International Communication), Allison Hahn

Open Educational Resources

This course examines issues related to the internationalization of media and communication. Topics include a comparison of information rich and information poor countries, an analysis of global media, trends in communication technology, the role of English as a world language, U.S. influences on world cultures, and international perceptions of the United States.


Learning Culture: Cultural Relationship In Masked Lanterns, Yuxuan Ding May 2018

Learning Culture: Cultural Relationship In Masked Lanterns, Yuxuan Ding

Graduate School of Art Theses

Culture shock, or culture conflict, is the unfamiliarity or disorientation an individual experiences after encountering a culture different than their own. To better understand the people around us who share a different culture and the way of life it creates, we need to first respect and understand their culture. In general, Chinese culture stresses that individuals must see themselves as part of a larger group for the benefit of society, while American culture stresses the importance of individualism.

Based on my experiences in graphic design, I decided to further my studies in a studio art context to understand how the …


Currents Of Consumption: How National Narratives Of Japanese Cuisine Collide With Localized Forms Of Sushi In Northern California, John Ostermiller May 2018

Currents Of Consumption: How National Narratives Of Japanese Cuisine Collide With Localized Forms Of Sushi In Northern California, John Ostermiller

Master's Projects and Capstones

This paper examines how national narratives of Japanese cuisine collide with the expectations, preferences, and perceptions of American consumers (particularly Northern California). The global economy has benefited the circulation of positive images of Japan managed by the Japanese government, but the commercialization of Japanese cuisine is also at odds with government efforts. In Japan, sushi is often synonymous with nigirizushi: sliced seafood and a daub of wasabi atop vinegared rice. As part of Japan’s washoku tradition, this singular image of sushi (allegedly) reflects the deepest essence of Japanese cultural sensibilities tied to simplicity, perfection, and nature. But in America, consumers’ …


Agricultural Information Needs And Food Access In The Stann Creek District Of Belize, Sam Harris May 2018

Agricultural Information Needs And Food Access In The Stann Creek District Of Belize, Sam Harris

Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology Undergraduate Honors Theses

The purpose of this study was to describe agricultural information sources available to farmers and to describe food access and availability for the people of Dangriga, Stann Creek, Belize. This study used descriptive survey research methods with convenience sampling of the general public (n=22) and of farmers (n = 38) in the summer of 2017. Farmers use a variety of agricultural information sources with the extension service cited most often, followed by friends and fellow farmers. Weather, lack of information, pests, and inadequate access to capital were of primary concern for farmers. Face to face meetings were …


Amjambo Africa! (May 2018), Kathreen Harrison May 2018

Amjambo Africa! (May 2018), Kathreen Harrison

Amjambo Africa!

Welcome to Amjambo Africa! Welcome to Amjambo Africa! We are Maine’s free newspaper for and about New Mainers from Sub-Saharan Africa.

Amjambo Africa! is here to help New Mainers thrive and to help Maine welcome and benefit from our new neighbors.

Amjambo Africa! will serve as a conduit of information for newcomers as they navigate life in Maine.

Amjambo Africa! will include background articles about Africa so those from Maine can understand why newcomers have arrived here.

Amjambo Africa! will profile successful New Mainers from Sub-Saharan Africa in order to give hope to those newly arrived as well as make …


Information Wars: A Look At The Role Of Social Media In The 2014 Ukrainian Revolution, Natalie Rudakevych May 2018

Information Wars: A Look At The Role Of Social Media In The 2014 Ukrainian Revolution, Natalie Rudakevych

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

Guided by American University Professor Rhonda Zaharna’s previous works on narrative battles, this thesis examines the Facebook pages of four major players in the 2014 Ukrainian Revolution to determine how social media is used to create narratives during times of conflict. The paper argues that modern day wars are partially fought in virtual spaces and social media platforms serve as important battlegrounds for "information wars" between opponents. Over 300 Facebook posts from between November 2013 and May 2014 were collected from the Facebook pages representing the Euromaidan protestors, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), the European Union in Ukraine …


What's In A Name? Exploring Anglicized Naming Practices Amongst Chinese International Students, Garrett R. Ruzicka May 2018

What's In A Name? Exploring Anglicized Naming Practices Amongst Chinese International Students, Garrett R. Ruzicka

Graduate Theses/Dissertations

This study seeks to use Kim’s Cross-Cultural Adaptation Theory to gain a better understanding of the process students from China go through when they choose to Anglicize their names. This thesis begins with a review of the literature and then discusses the limitations found within the current research on this topic in order to formulate research questions. Qualitative research was conducted using semi-structured interviews and focus groups with international students from China that resulted in various findings. These findings—barriers and adapting to barriers, choosing an “English” name, preferences between names, and problems with using “English” names—provide insight into a topic …


Made In America, Lauren N. Ramirez, Sue J. Oh Apr 2018

Made In America, Lauren N. Ramirez, Sue J. Oh

Pepperdine Journal of Communication Research

This paper attempts to reveal how awareness of one's affiliations and their group’s interactions with others could lead to equality for all co-culture groups in America. This is achieved through the analysis of an event at Pepperdine University via the Social Identity Theory.


The Fight For Historical Representation And Accuracy: Statues Of The Confederacy, Ashley R. Koger Apr 2018

The Fight For Historical Representation And Accuracy: Statues Of The Confederacy, Ashley R. Koger

2018 Award Winners

No abstract provided.


Ethnolinguistic Convergence And Divergence Within Dyadic Communication, Anna E. Pitman Apr 2018

Ethnolinguistic Convergence And Divergence Within Dyadic Communication, Anna E. Pitman

Honors College Research

This study investigated just one dependent variable within communication: ethnicity. Ethnicity often influences language. The study examined interethnic communication behaviors through the lens of the Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT), as influenced by one of its offshoots, Ethnolinguistic Identity Theory (ELIT). Communication within CAT is given one of three labels—convergence, divergence, and maintenance. The study included four students at Harding University: two African American females, one Hispanic American female, and one Caucasian American female. The primary participant, an African American woman, had a recorded 20 minute conversation with each of the other three participants. Discussion questions provided were formulated to create …


Telling Room: Color In Action, Ryan Poag, Meaghan Gonsior Apr 2018

Telling Room: Color In Action, Ryan Poag, Meaghan Gonsior

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

The Telling Room is a nonprofit writing center in Portland that helps young writers ages 6 to 18 build confidence, strengthen literacy skills, and provide real opportunities for students to display their creativity for audiences. Every year they approach creative writing through a unique theme to help keep young writers engaged. Their anthology’s theme this year is COLORS. Colors can symbolize and illustrate various aspects of life including human emotion, energy levels, and cultural phenomena. Using the connection between color and creativity, we have embarked on a project to produce a series of six short videos based on the colors …


Amjambo Africa! (April 2018), Kathreen Harrison Apr 2018

Amjambo Africa! (April 2018), Kathreen Harrison

Amjambo Africa!

Welcome to Amjambo Africa! Welcome to Amjambo Africa! We are Maine’s free newspaper for and about New Mainers from Sub-Saharan Africa.

Amjambo Africa! is here to help New Mainers thrive and to help Maine welcome and benefit from our new neighbors.

Amjambo Africa! will serve as a conduit of information for newcomers as they navigate life in Maine.

Amjambo Africa! will include background articles about Africa so those from Maine can understand why newcomers have arrived here.

Amjambo Africa! will profile successful New Mainers from Sub-Saharan Africa in order to give hope to those newly arrived as well as make …


A Survey Of Language Diversity And Communication In Indian Academic Emergency Departments, Rebecca S. Allen, Lalit Narayan, Jay Pandya, Zohray Talib, Katherine A. Douglass Apr 2018

A Survey Of Language Diversity And Communication In Indian Academic Emergency Departments, Rebecca S. Allen, Lalit Narayan, Jay Pandya, Zohray Talib, Katherine A. Douglass

GW Research Days 2016 - 2020

Background

Communication in the Emergency Department (ED) is particularly important given the acuity of patients and lack of prior medical history. In India, patient care is further complicated by the many spoken languages, the regional differentiation in language and the fact that medical training is primarily delivered in English. Our objective was to document language diversity among clinicians in Indian EDs linked to an international training program and explore issues related to clinician-clinician and clinician-patient communication.

Methodology

A cross-sectional survey of ED clinicians was conducted from May to July 2017. Survey participants were recruited via convenience sampling by a researcher …


Selection Perception: Views On The Theory Of Evolution Among Residents Of Moshi, Tanzania, Robin Waterman Apr 2018

Selection Perception: Views On The Theory Of Evolution Among Residents Of Moshi, Tanzania, Robin Waterman

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

The theory of evolution is a major tenet of biological science and has many practical applications, particularly in agriculture, medicine, and conservation. Nevertheless, there is significant opposition to the theory and its incorporation into school curricula, largely on religious grounds. This disconnect between public opinion and scientific opinion has been studied at length in the US and to some extent in other industrialized nations, but little is known about the issue in other communities around the world. This paper will use the town of Moshi, Tanzania as a case study in community views and knowledge about the theory of evolution. …


Intercultural Competency Development: A Case Study With Sit Study Abroad In Morocco, From A Trainers Lens, Amy Leap Miller Apr 2018

Intercultural Competency Development: A Case Study With Sit Study Abroad In Morocco, From A Trainers Lens, Amy Leap Miller

Capstone Collection

This Course-Linked Capstone in Training focuses on intercultural competency development, both of the practitioner’s own life journey and through the lens of study abroad, highlighting a Case Study with SIT Study Abroad in Morocco. This Capstone weaves together theory and practice of intercultural competence, experiential learning, social justice training, and study abroad. The practitioner’s self-analysis includes reflection of her Practicum time, as well as a timeline of her intercultural competency development, including growth areas in five categories: knowledge, skills, attitudes, awareness and language. This Capstone also reflects the journey of the practitioner’s growth as a social justice trainer and experiential …


Engaging International Transfer Students At University Of Washington Tacoma, Amber Hallberg Apr 2018

Engaging International Transfer Students At University Of Washington Tacoma, Amber Hallberg

Capstone Collection

International student social engagement on university campuses is increasingly challenging as more students transfer from community colleges and commute from long distances. Furthermore, international student programming has traditionally viewed appropriate engagement behavior through the lens of the host campus’ cultural norms, not through the lens of the students’ native cultural attitudes and behavior. As a result, the programming is unrelatable, overlooks international students’ actual needs, and/or poorly attended. This case study at the University of Washington Tacoma, which was conducted by an international student advisor, used qualitative research methods to examine the ways in which cultural dimensions and contexts may …


Becoming United Statesian: Experiences Of Newly Resettled Iraqi Refugees And Iraqi Immigrants, Bnar Mustafa Apr 2018

Becoming United Statesian: Experiences Of Newly Resettled Iraqi Refugees And Iraqi Immigrants, Bnar Mustafa

Institute for the Humanities Master's Papers, Projects, and Capstones

The differences between refugees’ dreams before and after coming to the United States of America is often shocking. One might ask, “Isn’t America the country of the refugees?” The United States is the largest nation built by refugees and immigrants, yet recently resettled refugees or “new Americans” struggle in multiple and overlapping ways to reach successful resettlement. Some of the challenges they face are inherent to resettlement, others come from the socialization process, and the interplay of human beings as they exist together. Language and culture shock are the natural struggles that any internationally-relocated person experiences. The challenges that stem …


On Equal Footing? A Study On How Adult Members Of The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Community (In The United States) Perceive That The Procurement, Use, Or Absence Of Assistive Technology Has Influenced Their Lives, Brad Andersen Apr 2018

On Equal Footing? A Study On How Adult Members Of The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Community (In The United States) Perceive That The Procurement, Use, Or Absence Of Assistive Technology Has Influenced Their Lives, Brad Andersen

Capstone Collection

Technology has changed each of our lives, that is certain. Findings from previous studies about assistive technology plus personal interviews and a survey were used for this interpretive phenomenological study. Interviews were conducted with people associated with the researcher’s work. Existing literature regarding assistive technology produced themes revolving around systemic policies & practices, various types of assistive technology, the users of assistive technology themselves (situation, age, circumstances, etc.), and the impact of assistive technology. The last theme is the focus of this qualitative study: how adult members of the Deaf and hard of hearing community’s lives have been affected by …