The Effect of Listening to Auditory Content using Headphones on Static and Dynamic Balance among Young Females Aged 18-25 Years.

IF 0.4 Q4 SURGERY

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Pub Date : 2025-08-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-29 DOI:10.1007/s12070-025-05606-1

Tahani F Alothman, Maha F Algabbani, Haya Khamis Alqahtani, Raghad Khalid Alghamdi, Reem Abdullah Dammas, Jaber Mohammed Fagehi, Samiha Mohamed Abd Elkader, Adel A Alhusaini, Sami S AlAbdulwahab, Nada A M AlSari, Afaf Shaheen

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore how headphones influence balance performance among young females. Given the increasing popularity of headphones among young people, this study aims to investigate their impact on balance, an area that has not been extensively studied. A convenient sample of 30 females between the ages of 18 and 25 years was included in this comparative study. Time Up and Go test and Balance Master System were used to test balance. The study used the Balance Master System to perform the following four tests; modified clinical test of sensory interaction on balance (mCTSIB), rhythmic weight shift, step-up-and-over, sit-to-stand tests. Tests were conducted with and without headphones to listen to music. The results revealed that participants exhibited significantly better balance, indicated by lower sway values for most of the mCTSIB test when listening to auditory content through headphones (P ≤ 0.05). The other balance tests showed no significant differences between the two conditions. These findings align with the existing knowledge about auditory stimuli in balance control and prompt us to consider the potential implications. Listening to music through headphones may significantly impact balance and stability, raising thought-provoking questions for future research and practical applications.

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18-25岁年轻女性戴耳机听听觉内容对静、动态平衡的影响

本研究的目的是探讨耳机如何影响年轻女性的平衡表现。鉴于耳机在年轻人中越来越受欢迎，本研究旨在调查它们对平衡的影响，这一领域尚未得到广泛研究。本比较研究选取了30名年龄在18至25岁之间的女性作为样本。使用Time Up and Go测试和Balance Master System测试平衡性。本研究使用Balance Master System进行了以下四项测试；改进的平衡感觉相互作用临床试验（mCTSIB），有节奏的体重转移，上台阶和下台阶，坐到站测试。测试人员分别戴和不戴耳机听音乐。结果显示，通过耳机收听听觉内容时，参与者表现出更好的平衡性，这表明在大多数mCTSIB测试中，受试者的摇摆值较低（P≤0.05）。其他平衡测试显示两种情况之间没有显著差异。这些发现与听觉刺激在平衡控制方面的现有知识一致，并促使我们考虑潜在的影响。通过耳机听音乐可能会显著影响平衡和稳定性，为未来的研究和实际应用提出了发人深省的问题。

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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Medicine-Otorhinolaryngology

CiteScore

0.80

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发文量

226

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery was founded as Indian Journal of Otolaryngology in 1949 as a scientific Journal published by the Association of Otolaryngologists of India and was later rechristened as IJOHNS to incorporate the changes and progress. IJOHNS, undoubtedly one of the oldest Journals in India, is the official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India and is about to publish it is 67th Volume in 2015. The Journal published quarterly accepts articles in general Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and various subspecialities such as Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology and Phonosurgery, Neurotology, Head and Neck Surgery etc. The Journal acts as a window to showcase and project the clinical and research work done by Otolaryngologists community in India and around the world. It is a continued source of useful clinical information with peer review by eminent Otolaryngologists of repute in their respective fields. The Journal accepts articles pertaining to clinical reports, Clinical studies, Research articles in basic and applied Otolaryngology, short Communications, Clinical records reporting unusual presentations or lesions and new surgical techniques. The journal acts as a catalyst and mirrors the Indian Otolaryngologist’s active interests and pursuits. The Journal also invites articles from senior and experienced authors on interesting topics in Otolaryngology and allied sciences from all over the world. The print version is distributed free to about 4000 members of Association of Otolaryngologists of India and the e-Journal shortly going to make its appearance on the Springer Board can be accessed by all the members. Association of Otolaryngologists of India and M/s Springer India group have come together to co-publish IJOHNS from January 2007 and this bondage is going to provide an impetus to the Journal in terms of international presence and global exposure.