Effect of noise on social relationships

Abstract

Sociology is the scientific study of human society and social behavior. The effect of noise and vibrations under unwanted vibroacoustical fields shows important changes in social interactions. A new social question arises from these studies: What effect does unwanted noise pollution play on human environments and how are relationships changed? It has been observed in workers that noise and vibrations play an important factor in machinery safety. Music shows a positive effect on relationships by providing a person’s mental attitude with a happy euphoria. Natural sounds of waterfalls, streams, and rivers also show an improved mood that enhances relationships in a positive way. Staszic University AGH has documented these interactions under the influence of acoustical fields. The human ear cannot hear sound waves below 20 Hz, but these waves have been shown to have effects on people’s interactions. The main focus of sociology is interactions of large populations; thus, noise interactions need to be studied. Three areas of investigations could arise from these studies: family relationship responses, occupational safety, and domestic and business violence. Broad investigation results will be displayed.