Samelyn G. Beñez
Holy Cross of Davao College Inc., Philippines
Email Address: samelyn.benez@hcdc.edu.ph
How to cite:
Beñez, S. G. (2025). World of Hearing –Impaired Learner: A Case Study on Bullying. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Viewpoints, 1(1), 38–55. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15817388
ABSTRACT
In this case study, the experiences of a teenager who is hard of hearing are looked at. The teen has been bullied in many places, such as at home, at school, and in the community as a whole, and has been socially isolated, verbally abused, and physically hurt. Based on Bronfenbrenner’s Social Ecological Theory, the study used a qualitative method involving in-depth talks with seven carefully chosen individuals. These included the student and important people in his personal and social life. Even though the student was constantly being left out, the results show that he could deal with it by having a strong support system, becoming more self-aware, and being around policies that welcomed everyone. More and more problems made it clear that we must build loving homes, make schools and towns more welcoming and understanding, and push for gradual change through education and the law. The study shows that to stop bullying of disabled children, families, schools, neighborhoods, and politicians all need to work together on a complete plan. Its last idea is to include the above topics in future studies to help students with special needs more.
Keywords: World of Hearing-Impaired Learner, Case Study on Bullying
Received: 15 Mar 2025 Revised: 24 Apr 2025 Accepted: 18 May 2025 Available: 31 May 2025 © 2025 The Author
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