Self-Perception of Hearing Abilities: The Role of Auditory Processing and Extended High-Frequency Hearing in Older Adults With Normal Hearing.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

This study investigated the self-reported listening abilities of older adults with clinically normal hearing and examined the role of auditory processing abilities and extended high-frequency thresholds in perceived challenges.

Subjects and methods

This cross-sectional study used self-report questionnaires and objective measures, such as the dichotic digit test, gaps-in-noise test, and extended high-frequency audiometry. Fifty adults, including 25 younger adults (<30 years) and 25 older adults (≥50 years) with normal hearing thresholds, were included.

Results

Older adults reported significantly more difficulties in spatial hearing, intelligibility in quiet and sound identification tasks compared to younger adults. Objective assessments reveal

SUBMITTER: Canete OM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12313436 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature