An investigation on the effects of music training on attention and working memory in adults

Yeşil, Bahar; Ünal, Süheyla

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“…To the best of the authors' knowledge, no studies have been found that combine the STROOP test, musical interest, and temporal pattern tests in young adults. [33][34][35] In this respect, it is thought that this study will attract the attention of experts working in the field.…”

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Examining the Impact of Musical Interest on Auditory Processing and Cognitive Skills in Young Adults

YILDIRIM GÖKAY,

ŞAHİN KAMIŞLI

2024

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Music has a complex structure consisting of auditory elements such as sound, rhythm and melody. The ability to perceive, understand and evaluate music is among the auditory skills. This study aims to investigate the effects of musical interest on temporal pattern recognition, auditory processing, and cognitive skills in young adults with normal hearing. Material and Methods:The study included sixty volunteer young adults with normal hearing between the ages of 18-30 ages. Young adults were divided into two groups, below (n=30) and above (n=30) average, according to their "Music Interest Scale" scores. "Frequency and Duration Pattern Tests" were applied to evaluate the participants' temporal pattern recognition skills. "STROOP Test" was used to evaluate selective attention, disruptive effect and memory skills among cognitive skills. The findings were analyzed statistically with the SPSS program, and the type 1 error level was determined as 0.05. Results: There were significant differences in STROOP subtests in terms of attention skills (p < 0.05). On the other hand, no statistically significant difference was obtained between the groups in terms of frequency and duration pattern recognition skills (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Young adults who were interested in music completed tests of selective attention, interference, and short-term memory in less time and performed better. The current study revealed that musical interest in young adults may provide positive effects on these cognitive skills.

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Examining the Impact of Musical Interest on Auditory Processing and Cognitive Skills in Young Adults

YILDIRIM GÖKAY,

ŞAHİN KAMIŞLI

2024

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“…The functions of music are diverse, and some research has found that it can elicit and regulate emotions (Bonassi, 2023;Ribeiro, 2023), alleviate anxiety and depression (Nichols, 2015), reduce stress (Listed, 2011), and contribute to the treatment of mental trauma (Ruud, 2015). Moreover, music exerts varying degrees of influence on attention processing, working memory, and learning efficiency (Feeley, 2017). People also consider music may facilitate education.…”

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Exploring the Impact of Musical Stimuli on Moral Attention

2024

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Music plays a significant role in human activities, with its dual role of functionality and entertainment. It exerts diverse influences on individuals. This study explores music’s impact on individuals’ moral cognition. To ensure the objectivity and accuracy of the findings, this study employed eye tracking as the research methodology. Participants were exposed to two distinct types of music: Rock music and Yayue, a serene and elegant form of traditional Chinese music. Participants were randomly assigned to either the Rock music group or the Chinese Yayue group. They were tasked with viewing images depicting moral and immoral behaviors while these two musical backgrounds played. The eye-tracking technology recorded participants’ gaze patterns, providing quantitative insights into their visual attention under different musical conditions. Our data analysis revealed that, in both groups, immoral images initially captured participants’ attention. However, participants exposed to Rock music focused more on immoral images, whereas those listening to traditional Chinese Yayue music significantly prioritized moral images. These findings contribute valuable new perspectives to the intersection of music and education research, shedding light on the dynamic relationship between music and moral cognition.

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Attentional networks functioning and vigilance in expert musicians and non-musicians

Román-Caballero

Martín-Arévalo

Lupiáñez

2020

Psychological Research

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An investigation on the effects of music training on attention and working memory in adults

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Examining the Impact of Musical Interest on Auditory Processing and Cognitive Skills in Young Adults

Examining the Impact of Musical Interest on Auditory Processing and Cognitive Skills in Young Adults

Exploring the Impact of Musical Stimuli on Moral Attention

Attentional networks functioning and vigilance in expert musicians and non-musicians

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