Qualitative Analysis for Major in Speech Therapy and Auditory Rehabilitation and Working Experience in Clinical Field

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between graduated students with major in speech therapy and auditory rehabilitation and their working experience in the clinical field by using a qualitative research method. After conducting in-depth interviews with seven graduates who majored in speech therapy and hearing rehabilitation, content analysis was performed. As a result of open coding the interview data, 2 dimensions, 8 core categories, 13 subcategories, and 69 concepts were derived. The 2 dimensions were divided into personal and social dimensions. Employment considerations, overall work, the relationship between majors and work, and the skills needed to perform work were discussed. This study explained the current status of work and job satisfaction of graduates from the department of speech therapy and audiology rehabilitation, a considerable relation between majors and jobs, and future development directions.