Psychogenic Aspects of Wind Turbine Complaints

A paper published 11/25/13 in Health Psychology adds to a growing body of research indicating that perceived impacts from wind turbines are psychogenic.

"Results: During exposure to audible windfarm sound and infrasound, symptoms and mood were strongly influenced by the type of expectations. Negative expectation participants experienced a significant increase in symptoms and a significant deterioration in mood, while positive expectation participants reported a significant decrease in symptoms and a significant improvement in mood. Conclusion: The study demonstrates that expectations can influence symptom and mood reports in both positive and negative directions"

http://psycnet.apa.org/psycinfo/2013-40810-001/

The Power of Positive and Negative Expectations to Influence Reported Symptoms and Mood During Exposure to Wind Farm Sound.

Crichton, Fiona; Dodd, George; Schmid, Gian; Gamble, Greg; Cundy, Tim; Petrie, Keith J.

Health Psychology, Nov 25 , 2013,