Studies on the acoustics of learning - Bibliography help

[Sean Catherall]

I am assembling, reviewing and comparing primary research studies on the impact of sound and noise on learning (among other factors). The finished review, along with qualitative and quantitative comparisons of the study results, will be published in a format that is usable by architects and learning facility planners. Do you have any suggestions on studies to review?

 

So far, my bibliography looks like this:

 

Primary studies

Brady, S., Shankweiler, D., & Mann, V.A. (1983). “Speech perception and memory coding in relation to reading ability”. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 35, 345-367.

 

Bronfenbrenner, U. (1979). Ecology of human development. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

 

Bronzaft, A. (1981). “The effect of a noise abatement program on reading ability”. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 1, 215-222.

 

Bronzaft, A., & McCarthy, D. (1975). “The effect of elevated train noise on reading ability”. Environment and Behavior, 7, 517-527.

 

Canning, David and James, Adrian (2012). “The Essex Study: Optimised classroom acoustics for all” (2012). The Association of Noise Consultants. http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/Essex_Final%20report%20V4_28_05_12.pdf

 

Caverly, Wayne Morgan (2000). “Create a hospitable indoor climate”. Pharmacy Post. http://pages.videotron.com/wcaverly/indoor_climate.pdf

 

Christie, D. J., and Glickman, C. D. (1980). "The Effects of Classroom Noise on Children: Evidence for Sex Differences". Psychology in the Schools, 17(3), 405-408.

 

Cohen, S., Evans, G.W., Stokols, D., and Krantz, D.S. (1986). Behavior, health, and environmental stress. New York: Plenum.

 

Cohen, S., Glass, D.C., and Singer, J.E. (1973). “Apartment noise auditory discrimination and reading ability in children”. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 9, 407-422.

 

Cohen, S., and Spacapan, S. (1984). “The social psychology of noise.” In D.M. Jones & A. Chapman (Eds.), Noise & society (pp. 221-245). New York: John Wiley.

 

Crook, M., & Langdon, F. (1974). “The effects of aircraft noise in schools around London airport”. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 34, 221-232.

 

Evans, G.W., Hygge, S., and Bullinger, M. (1995). “Chronic noise and psychological stress”. Psychological Science, 6, 333-338.

 

Evans, G.W. , and Lepore, S.J. (1993). “Nonauditory effects of noise on children”. Children’s Environments, 10, 31-51.

 

Evans, G. W., and Maxwell, L. (1997). "Chronic Noise Exposure and Reading Deficits: The Mediating Effects of Language Acquisition". Environment and Behavior, 29(5), 638-657. http://eab.sagepub.com/content/29/5/638

 

Gillis, Amanda J. (2010). "The Effect of Background Music and Reading Comprehension and Self-Report of College Students". Electronic Theses, Treatises and Dissertations. Paper 4286.

http://diginole.lib.fsu.edu/etd/4286

 

Green, K., Pasternack, B., and Shore, R. (1982). “Effects of aircraft noise on reading ability in school-age children”. Archives of Environmental Health, 37, 24-31.

 

Ising, H. and Kruppe, B. (2004). “Health effects caused by noise : Evidence in the literature from the past 25 years”. Noise & Health, Volume 6 Issue 22 Page 5-13” http://www.noiseandhealth.org/showBackIssue.asp?issn=1463-1741;year=2004;volume=6;issue=22;month=January-March

 

Lukas, J., DuPree, R., and Swing, J. (1981). Report of a study on the effects of freeway noise on academic achievement of elementary school children and a recommendation for a criterion level for a school noise abatement program. Sacramento, CA: California Department of Health Services.

 

Maser, A., Sorensen, P., Kryter, K., and Lukas, J. (1978). Effects of intrusive sound on classroom behavior: Data from a successful lawsuit. Paper presented at the Western Psychological Association. San Francisco, CA.

 

Tiesler, Gerhart and Oberdörster, Markus (2006). “Noise - A Stress Factor? Acoustic Ergonomics Of Schools”. Euronoise 2006. http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/SS07-014.pdf

 

Wachs, T.D., and Gruen, G. (1982). Early experience and human development. New York: Plenum.

 

Wagner, R., & Torgesen, J. (1987). “The nature of phonological processing and its causal role in the acquisition of reading skills”. Psychological Bulletin, 101, 192-212.

 

 

Literature reviews, supporting works, summary articles and presentations:

Bosch, Sheila (2001). “The Physical Environment in Schools: Impacts on Occupants”.

 

Healey, Lauren (2012). “Studies show music helps students prepare to learn”. The Standard

http://www.the-standard.org/life/studies-show-music-helps-students-prepare-to-learn/article_ebe37478-d390-558f-ad0d-90d27c4ed6c4.html

 

healthcarecolleges.net (2011). “Does Music Help You Study?” http://www.healthcarecolleges.net/blog/music-can-help-you-study/

 

Mann, Virginia A. and Brady, Susan (1988). “Reading Disability: The Role of Language Deficiencies”

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Vol. 56, No. 6, 811-816. http://www.haskins.yale.edu/sr/SR093/SR093_09.pdf

 

Padnani, Amisha (2012). “The Power of Music, Tapped in a Cubicle”. The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/12/jobs/how-music-can-improve-worker-productivity-workstation.html

 

Treasure, Julian (2009). “The 4 ways sound affects us”. TED Talk. http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/julian_treasure_the_4_ways_sound_affects_us.html

 

Treasure, Julian (2010). “Shh! Sound health in 8 steps”. TED Talk. http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/julian_treasure_shh_sound_health_in_8_steps.html

 

Treasure, Julian (2012). “Why architects need to use their ears”. TED Talk. http://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_why_architects_need_to_use_their_ears.html