Project Summary

Although hearing loss is a leading source of disability among adults in the U.S., very few individuals with hearing loss wear hearing aids at the recommended levels. Emerging evidence suggests that social ties and support are key predictive factors in the adoption and use of hearing aids. The purpose of the proposed longitudinal study is to understand links between social networks, daily interpersonal processes, and daily hearing aid use among older adults who own hearing aids, which will lead to actionable recommendations for interventions aimed at improving hearing aid use among older adults.