Subjective reactions to traffic noise with regard to some personality traits

摘要

An interview method with specific questions concerning sleep, psychological disturbances, and behavior was applied to a sample of 413 residents in the center of Belgrade. In the noisy area (Leq>65 dB (A)), there were 253 interviewed inhabitant, and 160 interviews were performed in the control zone (Leq<55 dB(A)). Noise annoyance was measured on a ten-graded numeric scale. The weinstein's Noise Sensitivity Scale was used to assess general sensitivity to noise, personality Traits of extroversion and neuroticism were investigated with the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire.