HDAQ principle components analysis (n=90)
| Scale: 7-item HDAQ | Factor 1: activity engagement | Factor 2: avoidance and suppression |
|---|---|---|
| 1. I am leading a full life, even though I have a hearing problem | 0.854 | |
| 2. My life is going well, even though I have a hearing problem | 0.891 | |
| 3. Despite hearing problem, I can draw up and stick to a certain course in my life | 0.857 | |
| 4. When my hearing problem increases, I can still take care of my responsibilities | 0.763 | |
| 5. My hearing problem leads me to avoid certain situations | 0.885 | |
| 6. My hearing problem changes me as a person | 0.862 | |
| 7. I spend a lot of time thinking about how things would be for me without a hearing problem | 0.734 | |
| Cronbach's α | 0.90 | 0.82 |
| Percentage of variance | 42.94 | 32.75 |
| Eigenvalue | 3.0 | 2.29 |
HDAQ, Hearing Disability Acceptance Questionnaire.