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Culture Values of Honor among Deaf Adolescents in Kenya

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  • Lornah Irene Ayako (PhD)

    (Department of Counseling Psychology, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya Ramsis Technical Training College, Kenya)

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This study examines the cultural values of honor, face, and dignity among Deaf adolescents in Kenya. A quantitative research design was utilized, employing a multistage sampling method to select 309 Deaf secondary school students. The study was grounded in the Cultural Frame Switching Theory. Data were gathered using an adapted version of the Honor, Face, and Dignity Scale for Deaf adolescents (α = .8), with responses assessed on a Likert scale. A total of 285 questionnaires were analyzed. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to analyze the data. The findings revealed that Deaf adolescents endorse strong cultural values related to honor, face, and dignity. The highest mean scores are observed for honor-related behaviors such as “I should protect the reputation of women I am related to†(Mean = 4.15, SD = 0.781) and “If my friend’s reputation is questioned, I should come to their defense†(Mean = 4.52, SD = 0.500). T-tests indicated significant gender differences in the endorsement of honor values (p

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  • Lornah Irene Ayako (PhD), 2025. "Culture Values of Honor among Deaf Adolescents in Kenya," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(4), pages 6149-6160, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-4:6149-6160
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