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. 2020 Aug 5;17(16):5659. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17165659

Table 3.

Perceived restorativeness soundscape scale items.

Components No. Questions
Fascination F-1 I find this acoustic environment appealing.
F-2 In this place my attention is drawn by many interesting sounds.
F-3 I am engrossed in this acoustic environment.
Being away B-4 When I hear these sounds, I can do something different than usual.
B-5 This acoustic environment is different to what I usually hear.
B-6 This acoustic environment is a refuge from unwanted distractions.
B-7 I feel free from routine and responsibility in this acoustic environment.
Compatibility C-8 This acoustic environment fits with my preference.
C-9 I can quickly get used to this type of acoustic environment.
C-10 Hearing these sounds hinders what I want to do here.
Extent E-11 All the sounds I am hearing belong here.
E-12 All the sounds merge to form a coherent sonic environment.
E-13 The acoustic environment suggests that the size of this place is limitless.