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Mean Scores (and SDs) across All Participant Groups for PLE and the SHQ
| Participant Group | 1: Effort in a Conversation | 2: Concentration While Listening | 3: Effort Compared to Others | SHQ Total Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal hearing (n = 12) | 8.67 (1.56) | 8.5 (1.24) | 8.75 (1.42) | 83.53 (9.88) |
| Unilateral CI (n = 10) | 5.6 (2.99) | 4.6 (3.31) | 2.75 (2.99) | 49.61 (23.01) |
| Bilateral CI (n = 12) | 5.83 (2.76) | 4.38 (2.95) | 3.00 (2.76) | 64.82 (21.81) |
| Short-electrode CI (n = 12) | 5.42 (2.27) | 5.58 (2.35) | 2.08 (1.73) | 58.42 (11.11) |
