Listening Fidelity: Seeking Congruence between Cognitions of the Listener and the Sender

Abstract

This project explores the theoretical position, potential value, and measurement challenges of listening fidelity (LF) as a fundamental listening proficiency concept. The notion of listening proficiencies and current listening assessment tools are reviewed relative to the value and evolution of the conceptual definition of LF that uniquely includes aspects of both the source and receiver. Potential areas for expansion and improvement of LF are discussed including the potential to normalize distribution, generate a databank, standardize cognition complexity, and establish additional proficiency predictors.

Key Words:

• Listening
• Measurement
• Accuracy
• Fidelity