The Mediating Role of Anxiety in the Relationship Between Misophonia and Quality of Life: Findings from the Validated Turkish Version of MisoQuest

Misophonia, characterized by an increased sensitivity to specific sounds and associated stimuli, is a condition that has received growing attention in recent years. However, there is still a lack of consensus in the literature on the nature of misophonia, which can have serious negative effects on individuals' lives, how it interacts with other psychological factors, and to what extent it affects individuals' quality of life. This study provides valuable insights into the relatively poorly understood misophonia and its implications on individuals' quality of life. The results of our research are important in several respects. Since there is no standard measurement tool to be used in the diagnosis and evaluation of misophonia, we think that making existing measurement tools available cross-culturally will contribute to the results of research in the misophonia literature becoming generalizable and comparable. For this, we adapted MisoQuest, a validated measurement tool, to our own culture. Second, results underscore the importance of recognizing misophonia as a potentially disruptive condition in people's lives. Third, our study highlights the critical role of anxiety in mediating the relationship between misophonia and quality of life. Our findings will provide a new perspective for interventions and supports to be developed for misophonia.