Level and factors of resilience among young people with acquired hearing disabilities in kinshasa, democratic republic of Congo

This study aims to explore the resilience of young people with acquired hearing disabilities, measure their resilience levels, identify the moderating variables enhancing this resilience, and highlight the factors contributing to their capacity to recover after the trauma of hearing loss. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative analyses. The Child and Youth Resilience Measure (CYRM-12) by Ungar and Liebenberg was used to assess resilience in 52 young participants, supplemented by six semi-structured interviews. The findings reveal a high level of resilience among young people with acquired hearing disabilities from the VillagesBondeko Libanga, Ndakisa, Sœur Mwabila, and Institut Libanga communities. Environmental and familial factors emerged as the primary drivers of their enhanced resilience. Moreover, educational level was found to have a significant influence on the outcomes. These individuals underwent a grieving process and followed a path of resilience, supported by key resilience figures who played a crucial role in this journey.