A Qualitative Study of Earplug Use as a Health Behavior: The Role of Noise Injury Symptoms, Self-efficacy and an Affinity for Music

被引:20
作者
Beach, E. F. [1 ]
Williams, W. [1 ,2 ]
Gilliver, M. [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Natl Acoust Labs, Chatswood, NSW 2067, Australia
[2] Hearing Cooperat Res Ctr, Sydney, NSW, Australia
关键词
earplugs; health belief model; leisure noise; loud music; nightclubs; INDUCED HEARING-LOSS; COLLEGE-STUDENTS; PROTECTION; ADOLESCENTS; PERCEPTIONS; EXPOSURE;
D O I
10.1177/1359105311412839
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
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.
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