Factors Associated With Misophonia: A Systematic Review

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Neuroscience
• Audiology

Background:

• Misophonia, or sound hypersensitivity, significantly impacts psychological well-being.
• Existing research often focuses on triggers, neural mechanisms, and quality of life.
• Identifying risk factors is essential for effective prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review the evidence on factors associated with misophonia.
• To explore risk factors in both general and clinical populations.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review protocol.
• Searched multiple electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, etc.).
• Assessed methodological quality using Joanna Briggs Institute tools.

Main Results:

• 19 studies were included from 1206 initial records.
• The Misophonia Questionnaire (MQ) was commonly used for symptom assessment.
• Study quality ranged from 62.5% to 100%.

Conclusions:

• Mental disorders and sociodemographic factors are key associated factors.
• Female gender and the presence of mental disorders were frequently linked to misophonia.