Table 2 Ecological momentary assessment listening tasks used in this study

From: Soundscape experience activities and mapping

Task

Experiential focus

Elicitation approach

MSJ

Listening and recording

Participant records a 10–30 s environmental audio sample.

MSJ

Perceptual appraisal

Semantic-differential ratings on soundscape attributes (Pleasant-Annoying, Calm-Chaotic, Vibrant-Monotonous, Eventful-Uneventful; Private/Controlled-Intrusive/Uncontrolled).

MSJ

Sound tagging

Free-text listing of identifiable sound sources and qualities to capture descriptive categories.

MSJ

Affective reflection

Immediate thoughts and feelings; free text.

MSJ

Situational factors

See “Data availability”

SJT

Listening and recording

Participant captures a salient sound using video, audio+photo, audio+text, or text-only.

SJT

Meaning-making

Narrative on significance, context, and memory of the captured sound.

SJT

Affective reflection

Reflective account of why the sound mattered and how it felt; text or voice recording

SJT

Situational factors

See “Data availability”

  1. Full item lists, response types, and scale visuals are provided in the “Data availability” section.
  2. MSJ momentary soundscape judgement, SJT sound journalling task.