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Area of Science:

  • Acoustic Science
  • Educational Psychology
  • Environmental Psychology

Background:

  • Classroom noise negatively impacts learning, yet student perceptions of their acoustic environment are understudied.
  • Adolescent subjective experiences of classroom soundscapes require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how adolescents (12-13 years) perceive their classroom soundscape.
  • To correlate subjective acoustic perceptions with objective noise measurements.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional observational study in a single classroom over 11 school days.
  • Students (N=957) completed post-class questionnaires on acoustic perceptions.
  • Objective noise measurements (LAeq, LA10, LA90, LAmax, LA10-LA90) were recorded simultaneously.

Main Results:

  • Higher continuous and peak noise levels were linked to fewer students feeling content/focused (r=-0.49 to -0.59, P<0.05).
  • Individual correlations between noise measures and perceptions were weak (r=-0.14 to -0.19).
  • Qualitative analysis revealed four perceptual modes (intensity, soundscape, source, autocentric), with limited explicit links between sound and learning.

Conclusions:

  • Noise levels modestly impact student annoyance and focus, but effects are limited.
  • Findings suggest a need for larger studies combining subjective and objective data.
  • Developing tools for teacher noise management and student awareness is recommended.