시각장애인의 점자 사용양상 실태조사 도구 개발 연구

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to develop a tool for investigating the actual condition of Braille usage among visually impaired individuals. Method: Through a domestic and international literature research and expert advisory meetings, we identified the areas and items for investigating Braille usage patterns. After conducting two preliminary surveys, we developed the final tool for investigating the actual condition of Braille usage of visually impaired individuals. Result: The actual condition of Braille usage survey tool was conducted by deriving 41 items across 7 areas as the survey items for the first preliminary survey. Based on the results, we integrated and revised items with low reliability and validity, resulting in a final tool with 38 items across all 7 areas. The survey tool includes two items in the "Whether to use braille or not" area to confirm whether respondents use Braille, as well as eight items regarding "Purpose and Degree of Braille Use," three items on "Braille Proficiency," six items on "Braille Learning," three items on "Use of Braille Assistive Devices," six items on "Braille Usage Environment," and ten items for "Basic Information for Respondent. Conclusion: In order to investigate the use of braille for the visually impaired, it is necessary to estimate the characteristics of the population through a national survey using statistical sampling methods along with the setting of survey items.