Safe Listening Beliefs, Attitudes, and Practices Among Gamers and Esports Participants: International Web-Based Survey

The findings highlight an urgent need for interventions to promote safe listening practices among gamers, emphasizing a gap between awareness and preventive action. The integration of safe listening features into video games and esports platforms, along with targeted communication strategies, can enhance auditory health awareness and protective behaviors. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions to ensure comprehensive auditory health protection in the digital entertainment sector.