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Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale (WNSS)

Weinstein Gürültü Hassasiyeti Ölçeği (Tr-WGHÖ)
Noise
Corresponding author: Yusuf Kemal Kemaloğlu
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Description

This scale was developed to determine individuals' subjective reactions to noise in daily life and their level of noise sensitivity. The scale comprises 21 items in total. A 6-point Likert-type scoring (1=Strongly agree, 6=Strongly disagree) is used in the assessment. A higher total score indicates greater noise sensitivity.

Measured Properties

Subjective noise sensitivity, tendency to be annoyed by noise, and emotional reactions to noise

Target Population

Adults over the age of 18

Source & Citation

Keskin Yildiz, M., Kemaloğlu, Y. K., Tuaç, Y., Mengü, G., Karamert, R., & Gökdoğan, Ç. (2020). Validating the Turkish version of the Weinstein noise sensitivity scale: effects of age, sex, and education level. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 50(4), 894-901.
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Original Scale

Original name: Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale (WNSS)

Weinstein, N. D. (1978). Individual differences in reactions to noise: a longitudinal study in a college dormitory. Journal of Applied Psychology, 63(4), 458-466.
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Access

To access the full text of this tool, contacting the corresponding author is recommended.

Contact: yusufk@gazi.edu.tr

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