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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Psychology
  • Acoustics
  • Educational Facility Design

Background:

  • Indoor soundscape research is growing for healthier, more comfortable spaces.
  • Few studies focus on educational buildings, particularly primary schools.
  • Understanding children's sound perception is crucial for learning environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the indoor soundscape of primary school classrooms.
  • To explore children's perceptions of loudness, pleasantness, and arousal.
  • To compare actual and ideal soundscapes for children aged 8-10.

Main Methods:

  • Pilot study utilizing questionnaires with pictorial scales.
  • Investigated 130 primary school children (8-10 years old).
  • Assessed perceived loudness, pleasantness, arousal, and ideal soundscape preferences.

Main Results:

  • Classroom sounds primarily include student voices/movements and traffic.
  • Urban context and open windows influence sound perception.
  • Pleasantness linked to age, loudness, and nearby classroom voices.
  • Arousal affected by indoor voices and sirens.
  • Children prefer music and nature sounds over current classroom sounds.

Conclusions:

  • Primary school children are often exposed to unpleasant classroom soundscapes.
  • Findings inform the design of more positive and inclusive educational environments.
  • Addressing soundscape quality can enhance learning and well-being.