TY - GEN

T1 - An examination of the parametric properties of four noise sensitivity measures

T2 - Proceedings of Inter-Noise 2006

A1 - van Kamp,Irene

A1 - Ellermeier,Wolfgang

A1 - Lopez-Barrio,Isabel

A1 - Stansfeld,Stephen

A1 - Hatfield,Julie

A1 - Griefahn,Barbara

A1 - Hofman,Winni F.

AU - van Kamp,Irene

AU - Ellermeier,Wolfgang

AU - Lopez-Barrio,Isabel

AU - Stansfeld,Stephen

AU - Hatfield,Julie

AU - Griefahn,Barbara

AU - Hofman,Winni F.

PB - Institute of Noise Control Engineering of the USA, Inc.

PY - 2006

Y1 - 2006

N2 - Noise sensitivity (NS) is a personality trait with a strong influence on reactions to noise. Studies of reaction should include a standard measure of NS that is founded on a theoretically justified definition of NS, and examination of existing NS measures&#39; parametric properties (internal consistency; stability; convergent and predictive validity). At each of 6 laboratory centres (Aalborg; London; Sydney; Dortmund; Madrid, Amsterdam), participants will complete four NS measures on each of two occasions. In one occasion, participants will complete a task while exposed to recorded aircraft noise, and while not exposed, to measure potential noise-induced performance impairment. Participants will also be exposed to noise in the absence of a task. Physiological measures will be taken during both noise conditions, and differences from baseline measures will be assessed. Participants will complete self-report measures assessing responses to noise (perception; reaction; mood) in both noise conditions,reaction to noise from various sources at home, and moderating variables (e.g. sensitivity to non-auditory stimuli, health status, mood, personality, environmental attitudes, socially desirable responding, demographics and lifestyle). A standard NS measure should demonstrate high reliability, and should predict responses to noise. Discussion is welcomed and will focus on validation strategies and optimizing the study design.<br />

AB - Noise sensitivity (NS) is a personality trait with a strong influence on reactions to noise. Studies of reaction should include a standard measure of NS that is founded on a theoretically justified definition of NS, and examination of existing NS measures&#39; parametric properties (internal consistency; stability; convergent and predictive validity). At each of 6 laboratory centres (Aalborg; London; Sydney; Dortmund; Madrid, Amsterdam), participants will complete four NS measures on each of two occasions. In one occasion, participants will complete a task while exposed to recorded aircraft noise, and while not exposed, to measure potential noise-induced performance impairment. Participants will also be exposed to noise in the absence of a task. Physiological measures will be taken during both noise conditions, and differences from baseline measures will be assessed. Participants will complete self-report measures assessing responses to noise (perception; reaction; mood) in both noise conditions,reaction to noise from various sources at home, and moderating variables (e.g. sensitivity to non-auditory stimuli, health status, mood, personality, environmental attitudes, socially desirable responding, demographics and lifestyle). A standard NS measure should demonstrate high reliability, and should predict responses to noise. Discussion is welcomed and will focus on validation strategies and optimizing the study design.<br />

BT - Proceedings of Inter-Noise 2006

ER -