Listening performance in background noise and subjective hearing: a comparison among young adults, older adults, and adults with listening difficulties

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• Older adults and individuals with listening difficulties struggle significantly in background noise, affecting their listening performance.
• Findings reveal that despite normal audiometric thresholds, these groups face unique listening challenges in noisy settings.
• This analysis compares young adults with older adults and those with listening difficulties, emphasizing the need for enhanced diagnostic tools.
• Current assessments may overlook significant issues, highlighting a gap in understanding hearing performance in complex environments.