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- Title
No time for triggers: objective misophonic avoidance measurement using behavioral timing data.
- Authors
Remmert, N.; Gregory, J.; Oh, S.; Shinkareva, S.; Vitoratou, S.; Krause, R. W.; Pohl, S.
- Abstract
This study presents and evaluates the Misophonic Behavioral Avoidance Test (M-BAT), a standardized tool designed to objectively measure misophonic avoidance behavior towards trigger sounds. Employing recent psychometric models, the M-BAT leverages response times and behavioral decisions in assessing reactive and anticipating avoidance strategies. Reactive avoidance, characterized by immediate escape from triggers, is measured through auditory exposure to triggers, affording respondents the choice to voluntarily stop or endure the exposure. Anticipating avoidance, involving the prevention of expected trigger exposure, is assessed through responses to sound descriptions, where respondents decide to approach or omit a trigger exposure. The central behavioral measures are denoted as sound endurance and anticipating sound avoidance tendency. The study aims to evaluate and optimize the M-BAT, assessing psychometric properties and evaluating the validity of the behavioral measures. An online survey and behavioral testing procedure were employed to collect data from a large sample of individuals clinically or sub-clinically experiencing misophonia. The extensive validation approach gives insight into various dimensions of validity including nomological, differential, and criterion validity. Beyond clinical characterization and advances in understanding the nature and causes of misophonia, the findings hold potential implications for informing treatment approaches and tailored strategies to alleviate the impact of misophonia. This research establishes a foundation for advancing and refining the measurement and understanding of misophonic avoidance behavior. The M-BAT introduces a valuable tool for researchers and clinicians, fostering avenues for future investigations into misophonia and its treatment.
- Subjects
POLAND; MISOPHONIA; SOUND; CONFERENCES &; conventions; PSYCHOMETRICS; AVOIDANCE (Psychology)
- Publication
Journal of Hearing Science, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 3, p76
- ISSN
2083-389X
- Publication type
Article