Study of Misophonia and Hyperacusis and Their Possible Link to Job Stress in Teachers Aged 22 to 45

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to find out how common misophonia and hyperacusis are among teachers and how these sound sensitivities might relate to stress at work. Misophonia involves a strong dislike or intolerance of everyday sounds like chewing or tapping, while hyperacusis causes discomfort from ordinary noises. Since teachers are exposed to many sounds daily, the study explores how these conditions affect their well-being and job performance. The study will include actively working teachers aged 22 to 45 who do not have hearing loss, chronic illnesses, or psychological disorders. Participants will complete questionnaires about their health, work, and auditory sensitivities using the Khalfa Hyperacusis Scale and the AMISOS-R misophonia assessment. These tools help measure the presence and severity of these auditory conditions. During the study, participants will fill out forms and complete the assessments once to determine how common and severe misophonia and hyperacusis are in this group. The research team will analyze these results to better understand sensory issues in teaching environments and support the development of ways to improve teachers occupational health. The study is observational and involves no treatments or interventions.

Prevalence of Misophonia and Hyperacusis Among Teachers