Background Noise Acceptance and Personality Factors Involved in Library Environment Choices by College Students |
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| Authors: | Susan Gordon-Hickey Trey Lemley |
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| Institution: | 1. University of South Alabama, Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology, 5721 USA Drive North, Room 1119, Mobile, AL 36688, USA;2. University of South Alabama, Biomedical Library, 5791 USA Drive North, CBBL 214, Mobile, AL 36688, USA |
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| Abstract: | For decades, academic libraries made efforts to provide study environments differing in acoustic environment. The present study aimed to provide an evidence basis for this practice by comparing background noise acceptance and personality factors of two groups of college-aged students self identified as preferring quiet or background noise when performing cognitive tasks. Twenty young adult college students participated. Each participant completed background noise assessment (reading and listening) and personality assessment (five factor inventory, locus of control, and self-control). Results of the present study indicate that personality factors are not related to an individual's acoustic environment preference while studying; however, background noise acceptance measured while reading and while listening to speech was related to study environment choice. Findings of the present study indicate that students accurately self-assess their acoustic study environment needs. This evidence indicates that academic libraries should continue to offer multiple acoustic study environments for college students. |
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