Project Details

CWSF 2006 - Saguenay, Québec

Hear Today, Gone Tomorrow: Earphone Listening Levels and Noise Exposure

Division:	Life Sciences
Category:	Junior
Region:	Greater Vancouver
City:	Lions Bay, BC
School:	York House School
Abstract:	This project tested the sound levels of personal stereos and earphones with and without background noise in “lab” and “real” situations. Sound levels were measured using a model head and a decibel meter. Results showed that the style of earphone worn affects whether people adjust volumes on their personal stereos to dangerous sound levels in order to overcome background noise.

Awards	Value
Canadian Psychological Association Award Junior Sponsor: Canadian Psychological Association	$150.00
Petro-Canada Peer Innovation Award - Junior Western Canada Sponsor: Petro-Canada	$200.00
The University of Western Ontario Scholarship Gold Medallist - $2000 Entrance Scholarship Sponsor: University of Western Ontario	$2 000.00
Gold Medal - Health Sciences Junior Sponsor: Canadian Institutes of Health Research	$1 500.00
EnCana Platinum Award - Best Junior Project Sponsor: Encana Corporation	$5 000.00
Total	$8 850.00