It's official: teens play iPods loud
Although teenagers are aware that loud music from their MP3 players can damage their hearing, they choose not to lower the volume, according to the March Journal of Pediatrics.
Although teenagers are aware that loud music from their MP3 players can damage their hearing, they choose not to lower the volume, according to the March Journal of Pediatrics.
Seventy-three students from two high schools in the Netherlands participated in focus-group discussions. Most students said they played their MP3 devices at maximum volume, despite the risks.
Many students also said they could not tell when their MP3 players were too loud, and few said their parents had warned them about the risks to their hearing.
The investigators noted that volumes at or above 90 decibels are believed to be dangerous, but in order for pain to occur, volumes need to reach 120 to 140 decibels. They recommended volume maximums of 60% and 70% of full capacity for MP3 players with ear bud and over-the-ear headphones, respectively.
Comparison of teen- and parent-reported estimates of social and emotional support, 2021 to 2022
July 23rd 2024The investigative team noted that teenagers with emotional and social support are better off to handle stressors such as biological and social transition, and are less likely to experience a variety of adverse physical and mental health outcomes.
