Does classical music make you smarter? A meta-analysis based on generalized Mozart effect

CHEN, Lijun; HUANG, Meilin; JIANG, Xiaoliu; WANG, Xinjian

doi:10.3724/sp.j.1042.2023.02232

Advances in Psychological Science

2023

DOI: 10.3724/sp.j.1042.2023.02232

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Does classical music make you smarter? A meta-analysis based on generalized Mozart effect

Lijun CHEN,

Meilin HUANG,

Xiaoliu JIANG

et al.

Abstract: The relationship between early musical training and executive functions: Validation of effects of the sensitive period. Psychology of Music, 50(1), 86−99. Chou, P. (2007). The effects of background music on the reading performance of Taiwanese ESL students (Unpublished doctorial dissertation). Indiana State University. Chrosniak, K. M., & Talarczyk, P. (2019). The effects of different musical auditory backgrounds on a high school student's comprehension performance.

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Effects of Mozart–Orff parent–child music therapy among mothers and their preschool children with autism spectrum disorder: A mixed-methods randomised controlled trial

He,

Wong,

Zhang

et al. 2024

BMC Pediatr

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Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) negatively impacts mental health, particularly in mothers of autistic children who experience heightened stress. Applied behaviour analysis (ABA) and music therapy are recognised interventions for improving ASD symptoms. However, the specific benefits of parent–child music therapy and ABA for autistic children and their mothers remain uncertain. This study evaluated the effects of parent–child music therapy on preschool autistic children and their mothers. Method A randomised controlled trial was conducted with 100 mother–child pairs assigned to either the control group receiving ABA or the intervention group receiving both music therapy and ABA. Qualitative interviews were conducted post-intervention for 12 mothers. Results Children in the intervention group exhibited lower scores for ASD symptoms than those in the control group. Moreover, mothers in the intervention group demonstrated reduced dysfunctional parent–child interaction, lower overall parental stress, significantly improved family functioning, and increased levels of hope compared with those in the control group. Mothers held positive views regarding music therapy. Conclusions Combining ABA with parent–child music therapy can alleviate ASD symptoms in children and reduce stress in mothers. Improved parent–child interaction and enhanced family functioning further support the benefits of this combined approach. Parent–child music therapy, combined with ABA demonstrated positive outcomes for autistic children, including reduced ASD symptoms, improved parent–child interaction, decreased parental stress, enhanced family functioning, and increased hope. These findings highlight the potential of incorporating music therapy as a valuable component in the comprehensive treatment of ASD. Trial registration This study was registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial registry (05/07/2021, ChiCTR2100048261, https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=128957 ). Ethical approval was obtained from the Research Ethics Committee of Fujian Medical University and the study hospital (Fujian Provincial Maternity and Child Health Hospital; 2017 − 105), and informed consent was obtained from all subjects and/or their legal guardian(s).

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Effects of Mozart–Orff parent–child music therapy among mothers and their preschool children with autism spectrum disorder: A mixed-methods randomised controlled trial

He,

Wong,

Zhang

et al. 2024

BMC Pediatr

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Does classical music make you smarter? A meta-analysis based on generalized Mozart effect

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Effects of Mozart–Orff parent–child music therapy among mothers and their preschool children with autism spectrum disorder: A mixed-methods randomised controlled trial

Effects of Mozart–Orff parent–child music therapy among mothers and their preschool children with autism spectrum disorder: A mixed-methods randomised controlled trial

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