The Effects of Music-listening on Human Concentration and Heart Rate?

Abstract

There is a growing investigation into the effects of music listening on people’s memory abilities and emotional regulation. However, the effects of music-listening on people’s concentration remain confusing. This study investigates the impacts of music listening on people’s attention. Ten participants were recruited for the research. The subjects’ heart rates and reaction times were recorded using pre-existing apps when listening to different types of music (i.e., rap and soft music). No significant correlations between music’s effect on concentration and heart rate were found due to the limited sample size. Future work would examine more variables influencing the relationship between music listening and concentration. This experiment is designed to provide suggestions about music listening management and assist as a reference for people who prefer listening to music at work.