Does listening to the sound of yourself chewing increase your enjoyment of food?
Author Information
Author(s): Amos Kirsty E, Anari Shahram, Buswell Charlotte A, McNeill Emma J, Printza Athanasia, Ray Stephen J, Rustom Isam
Primary Institution: University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Hypothesis
Does listening to the sound of oneself eating increase the pleasure of eating?
Conclusion
This small pilot study was unable to demonstrate a significant relationship between listening to oneself chewing and enjoyment of eating.
Supporting Evidence
- There was no significant difference in enjoyment scores between the two conditions.
- The study had a low power of approximately 27% due to the small sample size.
- Participants were randomized to eat in silence or while listening to their own amplified chewing.
Takeaway
The study looked at whether hearing yourself chew makes eating more enjoyable, but it found no difference.
Methodology
A prospective, randomized, controlled, cross-over trial with 10 healthy volunteers eating bread in silence or while listening to amplified chewing sounds.
Potential Biases
Participants may have been influenced by the presence of researchers during the eating process.
Limitations
The small sample size and the artificial laboratory setting may have affected the results.
Participant Demographics
7 females and 3 males, aged 28-42 years with a mean age of 33.4 years and a BMI range of 19-31.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.88 and 0.63
Statistical Significance
p=0.88 and p=0.63
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