The relative effects of self-reported noise and odour annoyance on psychological distress: Different effects across sociodemographic groups?

ABSTRACT: In earlier research, both higher levels of noise and odour annoyance have been associated with decreased mental health. Presumably, these perceptions can trigger feelings of threat and stress reactions and in turn evoke psychological distress. There are two important lacunas in the research on this topic: most studies only consider either noise or odour annoyance and not their relative effect on psychological distress and there is scarce evidence about whether different sociodemographic groups experience more psychological distress due to noise and odour annoyance. Starting from the diversity in the available coping resources and in their daily life patterns, we distinguish gender, age and educational level as relevant sociodemographic variables. Using data from the Health Monitor (n = 252

SUBMITTER: Berkers E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8486134 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature