Open AccessIncorporating Mythic and Interpretive Analysis in the Investigation of Hearing Loss on the Family Farm
Author(s) -
Mark Meister,
Theresa Hest,
Ann Burnett
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the qualitative report
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2160-3715
DOI - 10.46743/2160-3715/2010.1148
Subject(s) - hearing loss , mythology , rhetorical question , psychology , sociology , audiology , medicine , art , literature
Despite knowing about the dangers of hearing loss, farmers typically choose not to protect their hearing. Examining the myth of farm life, this study aims to discern whether rhetorical myths influence farmers' decisions to wear hearing protection. Researchers conducted 40 interviews with farmers regarding farm life and hearing loss. Results suggest that farmers typically do not use hearing protection; their answers reflect the myths of sacrifice and safety. Analysis demonstrates that knowledge of the relationship between myth and practice should impact future attempts to change farmers' behaviors.