The 3D Sound Power of Immersion Processing and Psychophysiological Effects of Binaural versus Stereo Audio Stories
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21737084 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Emma Rodero (0000-0003-0948-3400, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, corresponding author), Isabel Rodríguez-de-Dios (0000-0003-2460-7889, Universidad de Salamanca) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 715-736 |
| Publication date | 2024-09-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Media Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1521-3269 • E-ISSN: 1532-785X |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15213269.2023.2281545 |
| OpenAlex | W4388670419 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 49 |
Many people are listening to fiction stories in podcasts and audiobooks. Some techniques, such as 3D or binaural sound, might improve the listeners’ sensory experience in this kind of format. However, few audio productions are produced with binaural sound, and research about their effects on cognitive processing is scarce. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the impact of binaural sound in audio stories compared to their stereo versions on the listeners’ cognitive processing and physiological responses. Fifty participants listened to two stories produced in two versions: binaural and stereo, and they assessed enjoyment, engagement, and imagery while their physiological responses were measured (heart rate and electrodermal activity). Also, they performed a recognition test. The results showed that the binaural version achieved higher narrative engagement, enjoyment, imagery, and information recognition than the stereo stories. The psychophysiological responses indicated the highest attention and arousal in binaural stories
Acoustics · Active listening · Arousal · Art · Audiology · Binaural recording · Cognition · Cognitive psychology · Narrative · Speech recognition · Communication · Computer Science · Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation · Media Influence and Health · Medicine · Multisensory perception and integration · Psychology · Social Psychology
The International Encyclopedia of Communication Research Methods
Psychophysiological Measurement and Meaning
Identification as a Mechanism of Narrative Persuasion
Contributions of Psychophysiology to Media Research
Dual coding theory
Measuring Narrative Engagement
Clicking, Assessing, Immersing, and Sharing
G*Power 3
Text to Speech
Let me listen to where you are. Spatial dimension resources in audio stories can increase imagery, transportation, attention, and recall
Getting lost in a story
There and Back Again? Exploring the Real-Time Cognitive Journey of Narrative Transportation
Understanding Media Enjoyment
The Extended Transportation-Imagery Model
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |