European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

IMPACT OF NOISE POLLUTION ON PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITIES IN HUMANS- A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

*Dr. Nishi Arora, Dr. Nidhi Shrivastava and Dr. Ravi Shrivastava

ABSTRACT

Noise pollution continues to grow in extent, frequency and severity as a result of population growth, urbanization, and technological developments. It is also to be noted that in comparison to other pollutants, the control of environmental noise has been hampered by insufficient knowledge about its effects on humans. The problems of day-to-day life are also on an increasing mode. So, a need was felt to understand the relationship between the noise pollution and the problem-solving abilities. In this article light was thrown upon the effects of noise pollution that directly or indirectly relate themselves with problem-solving abilities. It was concluded that noise is an obvious side effect of urbanization and civilization but, in the last few years, its alarming hike is creating problems in the individuals’ lives. This, in turn, leads towards problems in social interactions. Moreover, the learning abilities and hence the academic skills are falling down in children. Analytical and creative, both abilities are being affected due to noise pollution.

Keywords: Noise pollution, problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, creative skills.