The Interplay of Preference, Familiarity and Psychophysical Properties in Defining Relaxation Music

Tan, Xueli; Yowler, Charles J.; Super, Dennis M.; Fratianne, Richard B.

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“…Similar to other musical valences, relaxation is enhanced when participants choose the music themselves (Tan et al, 2012).…”

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Passing the time when in pain: Investigating the role of musical valence.

Finlay¹,

Anil²

2016

Psychomusicology: Music, Mind, and Brain

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The effective management of pain outside of clinical settings represents a significant challenge to health services. Music listening has been successfully used as a method of pain management, with the greatest benefits to listeners evident if the music is familiar, preferred and has emotional resonance. This study examined the role of self-selected emotion-inducing music used for pain management (pain tolerance, intensity, perceived control, distraction and anxiety reduction) during the cold pressor test. In a repeated-measures design, four cold pressor tests were used to induce short-term, acute pain, whilst 41 participants listened either to happy, sad, relaxing or no music. Findings indicated that music enhanced pain tolerance over no music, and happy and relaxing music increased pain tolerance and altered time perception to a greater extent than sad music. Happy and relaxing music facilitated distraction from pain and enhanced perceived pain control. Relaxing music additionally had anxiolytic properties and reduced pain intensity. Results suggest that music's inclusion in pain management is justified and that music with happy and relaxing components can be used to facilitate coping with pain in a non-clinical context.

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“…Similar to other musical valences, relaxation is enhanced when participants choose the music themselves (Tan et al, 2012).…”

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Passing the time when in pain: Investigating the role of musical valence.

Finlay¹,

Anil²

2016

Psychomusicology: Music, Mind, and Brain

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“…Cooper and Foster (2008) used various genres of music to aid patients'levels of relaxation in a radiotherapy waiting room and found that enjoyment of the music was associated with increased relaxation. Additionally, Tan et al (2012) found that there was a significant positive correlation between music preference and the degree of relaxation in music therapists and adult participants.…”

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“…Patients' preferences and familiarity levels with music used in waiting periods may impact their anxiety levels and should be considered (Tan, Yowler, Super, &Fratianne, 2012). The rationale behind music selection is an important decision to articulate in future research on this topic (Cooke et al, 2005).…”

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Effects of Live Music in Oncology Waiting Rooms: Two Mixed Methods Pilot Studies

Silverman¹

2015

IJMPA

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Although music is frequently utilized in medical waiting rooms in an attempt to potentially decrease anxiety and enhance the environment, the mechanisms of how and why music might impact waiting rooms are not yet understood. More specifically, it is unclear how live music might affect environmental factors, patients, caregivers, staff, and the performing musicians. The purpose of these mixed methods pilot studies was to investigate the perceptions of patients, musicians, and staff members who experienced live music in gynecological oncology (Phase I) and chemotherapy (Phase II) waiting rooms. Using embedded mixed methods designs, the researchers collected quantitative data via a post-visit clinic survey concerning various measures of patients' and caregivers' experiences given live music (experimental group) or no music (control group). Qualitative data were collected via open-ended staff questionnaires, musicians' reflexive journaling, focus groups including the researchers and staff supervisors, and an open-ended item on the patient survey. The researchers used an inductive approach to identify themes from qualitative data. Concerning quantitative results, there were no significant differences between control and experimental groups on any measure except "Overall Clinic Environment" in Phase I. In this measure, the experimental condition had a higher rating than the control condition. However, the assumption of homogeneity of variance was violated due to the small control group sample size. Emerging themes from qualitative data included: Live music distracted patients resulting in positive affective and physical changes; Staff experienced positive affective and environmental benefits of live music; Musician sensitivity, quality, and repertoire; Live music facilitated interaction and ensuing sense of community; and Appreciation and positive experiences. Staff members in both phases supported and recommended the continued use of live music in both waiting rooms. Patients, caregivers, staff members, and musicians tended to have positive perceptions of live music in the waiting rooms. Live music may facilitate increased interaction, positive affective changes, distractions from potentially stressful appointments, and appreciation. Limitations of the study, suggestions for future research, and implications for clinical practice are provided.

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“…From this, it has been proposed that the ANS system could serve as the mechanism by which music can apply its effects on humans. 3,4 Music has long been associated with relaxation 5 and has spawned an entire professional field of music therapy with distinct certification and academic literature. 6 It is speculated that the auditory neural impulses respond in unique ways to the sound wave frequency, amplitude, and timbre of music.…”

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Application of Therapeutic Harp Sounds for Quality of Life Among Hospitalized Patients

Schneider

Graham

Croghan

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Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

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The Interplay of Preference, Familiarity and Psychophysical Properties in Defining Relaxation Music

Abstract: Results from this study provided an in-depth operational definition of the intrinsic parameters in relaxation music and also highlighted the importance of preference and familiarity in eliciting the relaxation response.

Cited by 74 publications

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Passing the time when in pain: Investigating the role of musical valence.

Passing the time when in pain: Investigating the role of musical valence.

Effects of Live Music in Oncology Waiting Rooms: Two Mixed Methods Pilot Studies

Application of Therapeutic Harp Sounds for Quality of Life Among Hospitalized Patients

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