Authors
Helaine Alessio, Kathleen Hutchinson Marron, Ian M Cramer, Michael Hughes, Kendrah Betz, Sarah Stephenson, Sarah Wagner, Theresa Loughridge, Brittany Sproat, Allison L Bunger
Publication date
2020/8
Journal
Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology
Volume
129
Issue
8
Pages
755-766
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Description
Objectives
This study examined the association between pure tone hearing sensitivity and music listening behaviors among traditional college-aged students and sought to determine factors that mediate hearing sensitivity, including health and fitness levels, gender, and personal listening device (PLD) use.
Methods
A convenience sample of college students (N = 182; 133 females, 49 males, mean age = 19.8 ± 1.4 year, average PLD use = 1.52 ± 7.1 hours•day−1) completed hearing assessments, music listening behavior questionnaires, and health and fitness tests.
Results
Most students listened to music at safe intensity levels (<80 dBA), though 18% had higher hearing levels (≥25 dB HL at one of the measured frequencies). Longer listening duration behavior approached but did not reach a statistical association with compromised hearing sensitivity. Of all variables measured, including …
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