Family as an indicator of achievement of deaf and hard of hearing students

Abstract

The formation of an educated and a successful personality depends on a number of pedagogical, sociological and social factors. In the process of socialization and education, both contemporary school system and family share responsibility and make an important role in the success, not only of individuals, but of society as a whole. The influence of the family environment on achievement can be seen from different aspects. The aim of the research was to examine the connection between achievement of deaf and hard-of-hearing students and factors of the family environment seen through their socioeconomic status. The survey sample comprised 59 parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing children attending the school for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in the territory of the Republic of Serbia. In the process of relevant literature research and determining the theoretical facts relevant for the research problem, the method of theoretical analysis and synthesis was used. In relation to research techniques, survey and content analysis were used. Family questionnaire was used to analyze the link between the socioeconomic status of families and achievement of deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The results have shown that there was no correlation between the socioeconomic status of the families and the school achievements of deaf and hard-of-hearing students.