Psychological and social effects of noise from aircraft at Tehran International Airport (Iran)

Karami, K

Abstract

This thesis is the result of over 2 years research
on the ef f ects of aircraf t noise on human health of the
residents around Mehrabad Airport (Tehran). other studies
in England, Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland,
Hong Kong, U. S. A., Australia, Nigeria and Canada show a
positive correlation between the extent of social and
psychological disorders and aircraft noise.
Social survey data from questionnaires translated
into Farsi highlight relationships -between noise and
psychological problems. The Noise and Number Index (NNI)
for aircraft noise assessment was derived from noise
measurements and correlated with questionnaires. The
results were computed by SPSS PC" software. The analysis of
questionnaires data demonstrates that aircraft noise
exposure causes annoyance and increases tiredness and
affects the efficiency and performance of school teachers.
Aircraft noise effects are the most severe of noises
experienced by residents. It causes psychological and
physiological disorders, sleep disturbance and
communication difficulties.
Noise is a very important factor which needs more
attention and further study on its effects on human health
and the impact of aircraft noise on different sections
of society.

Citation

Karami, K. Psychological and social effects of noise from aircraft at Tehran International Airport (Iran). (Thesis). University of Salford

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Sep 26, 2011
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 26, 2011
• Award Date: Jan 1, 1993