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Summary

This study found a weak link between anxiety and hyperacusis, but emotional difficulties like anxiety and depression do not significantly impact most auditory processing skills in students.

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Auditory Neuroscience
Clinical Psychology

Background:

Emotional difficulties, such as anxiety and depression, are prevalent among students.
Auditory processing encompasses various functions crucial for communication and learning.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between emotional difficulties (anxiety, depression) and auditory processing.
To determine if anxiety and depression affect specific auditory functions.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional study of 94 students (aged 18-30).
Assessed anxiety and depression using Beck questionnaires.
Evaluated auditory processing with Dichotic Digit (DDT), Pitch Pattern (PPST), Quick Speech in Noise (QSIN), Digit Span (DSF, DSB), and Hyperacusis Questionnaire (HQ).

Main Results:

72.3% of participants reported anxiety and/or depression.
A significant relationship was observed between anxiety and hyperacusis (HQ).
Depression correlated significantly with Quick Speech in Noise (QSIN) performance; other auditory tests showed no significant correlation with anxiety or depression.

Conclusions:

A weak association exists between anxiety and hyperacusis.
Anxiety and depression may not significantly impact core auditory processing functions like speech-in-noise or memory span.