Annotated Bibliometric Analysis of Intelligence Tests for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Abstract

The study attempts a qualitative and quantitative annotated bibliometric review of nine available publications on tests of intelligence tried, developed or standardized by targeting people with deafness and hard of hearing. An online and offline survey covering available research publications in print or electronic media on the chosen topic was compiled, coded, categorized, and classified by title, theme, year, journals, and names of author/s. The bibliographic search yielded NINE research articles drawn from the database perused for this study including Web of Science (WOS), PsycINFO, PubMed, and Scopus. A timeline wise analysis shows the first use of Binet-Simon Scale (1915) to the last published use of Digital and Paper-based Administration of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-with Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Students. (2020). Based on content, the developed tests have used non-language devices such as Knox Cube Imitation Test, Drawing Tests, Block Designs, and Mazes with or without adaptations in the testing materials, methods of test administration, scoring, interpretation, or publication of results. The psychometric properties of all the tools need refinement with improved sampling, testing methods, and even training of the evaluators themselves.