Does music help reduce mental fatigue?
Author Information
Author(s): Ding Cong, Kim Geok Soh, Sun He, Roslan Samsilah, Cao Shudian, Zhao Yue
Primary Institution: Department of Sport Studies, Faculty of Education Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
Hypothesis
Can different styles of music counteract mental fatigue and improve performance?
Conclusion
Listening to relaxing, exciting, or personal preference music can effectively reduce mental fatigue and improve cognitive and behavioral performance.
Supporting Evidence
- Relaxing music was associated with decreased subjective feelings of mental fatigue.
- Exciting music was found to decrease reaction time more effectively than relaxing music.
- Personal preference music improved performance in motor control and endurance tasks.
Takeaway
Listening to music can help you feel less tired and do better on tasks when your brain is tired.
Methodology
A systematic review of nine studies examining the effects of different music styles on mental fatigue and performance.
Potential Biases
Some studies had a high risk of bias due to methodological issues.
Limitations
The heterogeneity of performance outcomes and the limited number of studies prevented a meta-analysis.
Participant Demographics
159 healthy participants, including both males and females, aged from teenagers to adults up to 35 years old.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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