Noise sensitivity: A neurophenomenological perspective

Medical Hypotheses
Angel M Dzhambov

Abstract

This paper addresses the current limitations of noise sensitivity research and the benefit of undertaking a neurophenomenological approach of investigation. It begins by questioning the invariance of noise sensitivity across different studies and contexts and argues that these are issues associated with the psychometric construct rather than the underlying reaction patterns. It suggest that our definition and operationalization of noise sensitivity might have been misspecified and that it needs to be revised on the basis of heuristically derived first-person data about our experiences of noise. It then shows why the basic principles of the neurophenomenological program are applicable to psychoacoustic research. Namely, it argues that phenomenological training leading to reflexive introspection and verbalization of our susceptibility to noise might have three-fold implication - (i) it will generate deeper understanding of noise sensitivity which will then allow us to deduce a hierarchical structure of meaning and concepts to supplement and be fed to quantitative research, (ii) it will provide better interpretation of neuroimaging and electroencephalographic data related to noise reaction and perception, which in turn will allow ...Continue Reading

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Dec 16, 2016·Scientific Reports·Marina KliuchkoElvira Brattico
Apr 4, 2021·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Angel M DzhambovDonka D Dimitrova
Apr 30, 2021·Frontiers in Psychology·Henriette Löffler-StastkaGiada Pietrabissa

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