AMANDA HYNAN FINAL THESIS PDF
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Figure E: Practical applications of proposed grounded theory of internet and online social media use by young people who use AAC<br />
Causal Conditions/Causes<br />
Access technology for mainstream<br />
computers<br />
Availability of mainstream<br />
technology on integrated VOCAs<br />
Introduction to the internet and<br />
online social media<br />
Support to use<br />
Requesting to use<br />
Self-reported evidence of use<br />
Central phenomenon<br />
Desire to use<br />
the internet and<br />
online social media<br />
Facilitators<br />
To use independently: literacy, symbolised vocabulary, social media tools set up on<br />
VOCA software, access technology<br />
If cannot use independently: working collaboratively with family, friends or personal staff<br />
Information about relevant access technology<br />
Availability of relevant access technology<br />
Requesting relevant technology<br />
Support from family/friends and educational, technical or personal staff<br />
Formal training (educ. settings, AAC manufacturers, AAC charity, NHS)<br />
Support for literacy<br />
Funding support<br />
Barriers<br />
– VOCA & mainstream computer issues (Toggling between communication/computer,<br />
lack of cameras, power limitations (eye gaze/3G dongle), college domain interface<br />
limitations, VOCA browser limitations (computer games and uploading photographs)<br />
Funding<br />
Limited evidence of using mainstream mobile technologies and Apps<br />
Limited technical support from personal staff<br />
Parental technical knowledge and skill limitations<br />
Restrictions on use of the internet (educational settings, parents)<br />
Individual technical knowledge and skills, e.g. literacy<br />
Lack of response to equipment or support requests<br />
Difficulty communicating personal requirements or problems<br />
Working collaboratively: Lack of privacy , finding suitable partners and having to wait to use<br />
Technical support post transition from education<br />
Consequences (what happens when<br />
phenomenon is achieved)<br />
Self-determination:<br />
– independent access to<br />
information, academic<br />
materials, own interests<br />
– enhanced privacy<br />
– organising own activities<br />
(outings, employment,<br />
voluntary charity work)<br />
– supporting others<br />
Self-representation<br />
Online social ties:<br />
o enriching existing social<br />
ties (bonding)<br />
o creating new social ties<br />
(bridging)<br />
o maintaining social ties<br />
through life changes<br />
(maintained)<br />
“Talk to everyone”<br />
reduced isolation<br />
Resilience (resources to explore<br />
exposure to risk)<br />
Dating opportunities<br />
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