Auditory processing ability in Thai native speakers with the Gaps-In-Noise (GIN) test.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Auditory processing disorder (APD) arises from dysfunctions within the central auditory nervous system (CANS). One key tool for assessing temporal auditory processing capabilities is the Gaps-In-Noise (GIN) test. While the GIN test serves as a critical tool, its accuracy may be influenced by linguistic factors. This research aims to establish preliminary normative data for the GIN test among young adult native Thai speakers and to compare potential performance differences across ears and various linguistic backgrounds.

Methods

This study included 52 native Thai speakers aged 18 to 25, all of whom had normal hearing confirmed through pure-tone audiometry, to examine auditory processing using the GIN test. The testing was conducted in an anechoic chamber to ensure

SUBMITTER: Jeanbunjongkij S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12598593 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature