Intergenerational preferences for radio loudness during automobile driving.

Intergenerational preferences for radio loudness during automobile driving.

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2017 Jul;98:64-67

Authors: Hanser FHB, Adjei Boakye E, Mikulec AA

Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The comparative contribution to human noise exposure from the vehicular radio is unknown, as are the radio volume preferences of different generations when driving an automobile.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A single vehicle was used to measure radio listening level in decibels of three generations (age 16-17 years, age 32-50 years, and age 51-73 years) in various conditions, ranging from engine off with windows closed to 60 miles per hour (mph) with windows open.
RESULTS: No differences in radio loudness based on the sex of the driver were found. Statistically significant differences were identified in preferred signal to noise ratio among multiple vehicular paradigms, with the youngest generation preferring the largest signal to noise ratio in conditions with low background noise.
CONCLUSIONS: The youngest generation favored the largest signal to noise ratio (radio level above background noise), a preference which waned with increasing background noise.

PMID: 28583506 [PubMed - in process]

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