A Qualitative Study of Earplug Use as a Health Behavior
The Role of Noise Injury Symptoms, Self-efficacy and an Affinity for Music
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4229350 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Elizabeth Francis Beach (0000-0002-6116-5568, National Acoustic Laboratories), Warwick Williams (0000-0002-9151-5848, Australian Hearing), Megan Gilliver (0000-0002-4353-1085, Australian Hearing) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 237-246 |
| Publication date | 2012-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1359105311412839 |
| PMID | 21708864 |
| OpenAlex | W2054949228 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 22 |
The use of earplugs in loud music venues is confined to a small minority who wish to avoid hearing damage from excessive noise exposure. Using the framework of the health belief model (HBM), structured interviews were held with 20 earplug-wearing clubbers. Qualitative analysis revealed the HBM constructs relevant to understanding this group's motivation to protect their hearing. Personal experience of noise injury symptoms was the most common cue triggering earplug use. Awareness of the benefits of earplugs and appreciation of the long-term implications of hearing damage, affinity for music and high self-efficacy were also key variables underlying this health behaviour
Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Health behavior · Noise (video · Poison control · Qualitative research · Self-destructive behavior · Sociology · Suicide prevention · Computer Science · Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics · Medicine · Noise Effects and Management · Psychology · Vehicle Noise and Vibration Control · Clinical Psychology · Social Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.2 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2021 - 2021 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |