J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry August 2024 PMID 38428577

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Do White Noise or Pink Noise Help With Task Performance in Youth With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or With Elevated Attention Problems?

Joel T Nigg, Alisha Bruton, Michael B Kozlowski, Jeanette M Johnstone, Sarah L Karalunas

Mentions

18
Peak: 3 in Aug 2024
across 7 sources since Mar 2024

Extended reach

110,320
potential audience

Total likes

1,284

Video views

29,132

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Mar 2024 – Nov 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone suggests moderate support for the idea that specific types of noise can help with attention in ADHD, exemplified by phrases like 'small benefit on laboratory attention tasks' and questions about the relevance of noise for children. The tone and word choices reflect a balanced interest with some engagement in understanding the study's significance, but without strong calls to action.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the positive effects of white and pink noise on attention in youths with ADHD, sharing phrases like 'provide a small benefit' and 'beneficial for lab tasks,' indicating agreement with the publication's findings.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate curiosity by referencing the potential benefits and summarizing the research, though some comments are brief or question the practical implications, reflecting a medium level of engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several comments delve into the study's methodology and implications, with mentions of terms like 'systematic review' and questions about how noise affects attention, demonstrating a decent level of engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

While discussions recognize the research as significant for understanding ADHD interventions, many posts are summaries or questions rather than calls for immediate action, resulting in a neutral impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • A meta-analysis explored the impact of white, pink, and brown noise on laboratory tasks involving attention for individuals with ADHD or elevated ADHD symptoms, comparing results to low/no noise conditions.
  • Results showed that white and pink noise had a small but significant positive effect on task performance for people with ADHD (statistically significant p < .0001), while non-ADHD individuals experienced a negative effect from the same noise types.
  • The study indicates that white and pink noise could help improve attention in those with ADHD, but its effectiveness does not apply to those without ADHD symptoms, suggesting a targeted benefit for this specific group.

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@Defaxine · X

출처: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Do White Noise or Pink Noise Help With Task Performance in Youth With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or With Elevated Attention Problems? https://t.co/HDYtvzdTjA

Dec 29, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 4,053 followers View post →
Yasser Ad-Dab'bagh
@yasseraddabbagh · X

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Do White Noise or Pink Noise Help With Task Performance in Youth With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or With Elevated Attention Problems? - Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry https://t.co/vrQK3StZTo

Jul 26, 2024 · 2 likes · 72,406 followers View post →
サイエンスあれこれ
@sarekore · X

この結果は、ADHD の若者に効果のある低コストで低リスクの介入の可能性を示唆しています。https://t.co/zQeDNePWMn

Aug 15, 2024 · 1 like · 937 followers View post →
Psicólogo Celestino González-Fernández ψ
@Tecnoestres · X

¿Sonido blanco y rosado para niños con #TDAH?Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Do White Noise or Pink Noise Help With Task Performance in Youth With Attentio… #Tecnoestrés @NCBI https://t.co/3F18l4FAJf

Aug 16, 2024 · 2,901 followers View post →
NeCo
@mandarinnyang · X

RT @Defaxine: 출처: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Do White Noise or Pink Noise Help With Task Performance in Youth With Attention-Defi…

Dec 29, 2024 · 1 share · 456 followers View post →
Steven Mariano
@StevenMar1990 · X

@Grifosmag @nesasha2003 короче как оказалось, белый и розовый шум "provide a small benefit on laboratory attention tasks" https://t.co/sB1m4E0Wa0 а вентилятор как раз выдает что-то типа белого и розового шума https://t.co/m8bm85upCL так что возможно дело не в жаре а в том что вам нравится как оно гудит

Sep 13, 2024 · 184 followers View post →

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@mandarinnyang · X

RT @Defaxine: 출처: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Do White Noise or Pink Noise Help With Task Performance in Youth With Attention-Defi…

Dec 29, 2024 · 1 share · 456 followers View post →
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@Defaxine · X

출처: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Do White Noise or Pink Noise Help With Task Performance in Youth With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or With Elevated Attention Problems? https://t.co/HDYtvzdTjA

Dec 29, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 4,053 followers View post →
Steven Mariano
@StevenMar1990 · X

@Grifosmag @nesasha2003 короче как оказалось, белый и розовый шум "provide a small benefit on laboratory attention tasks" https://t.co/sB1m4E0Wa0 а вентилятор как раз выдает что-то типа белого и розового шума https://t.co/m8bm85upCL так что возможно дело не в жаре а в том что вам нравится как оно гудит

Sep 13, 2024 · 184 followers View post →
Psicólogo Celestino González-Fernández ψ
@Tecnoestres · X

¿Sonido blanco y rosado para niños con #TDAH?Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Do White Noise or Pink Noise Help With Task Performance in Youth With Attentio… #Tecnoestrés @NCBI https://t.co/3F18l4FAJf

Aug 16, 2024 · 2,901 followers View post →
サイエンスあれこれ
@sarekore · X

この結果は、ADHD の若者に効果のある低コストで低リスクの介入の可能性を示唆しています。https://t.co/zQeDNePWMn

Aug 15, 2024 · 1 like · 937 followers View post →
Yasser Ad-Dab'bagh ياسر الدباغ
@yasseraddabbagh.bsky.social · Bluesky

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Do White Noise or Pink Noise Help With Task Performance in Youth With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or With Elevated Attention Problems? - Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry...

Jul 26, 2024 · 1 share View post →
Yasser Ad-Dab'bagh
@yasseraddabbagh · X

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Do White Noise or Pink Noise Help With Task Performance in Youth With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or With Elevated Attention Problems? - Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry https://t.co/vrQK3StZTo

Jul 26, 2024 · 2 likes · 72,406 followers View post →
Suzie Yager
@SuzieYager · X

Does White (Pink, Brown) Noise Improve Attention in ADHD? https://t.co/CpULpDfSp7 via @YouTube

Mar 5, 2024 · 166 followers View post →
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