Music in the eye of the beholder: a pupillometric study on preferred background music, attentional state, and arousal
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DOI: 10.1007/s00426-024-01963-8
Abstract: Although background music listening during attention-demanding tasks is common, there is little research on how it affects fluctuations in attentional state and how these fluctuations are linked to physiological arousal. The present study built on… read more here.
Keywords: task; arousal; background music; music ... See more keywords
Background music tempo effects on food evaluations and purchase intentions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jretconser.2021.102730
Abstract: Abstract This article is a report of results of three studies investigating effects of fast versus slow background musical tempo on physiology, cognition, and emotions. Two pilot studies first measure consumer perceptions of tempo. In… read more here.
Keywords: purchase intentions; background music; music; food ... See more keywords
Effect of Background Music in the Operating Room on Surgical Outcomes: A Prospective Single-Blinded Case-Control Study.
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DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000000279
Abstract: BACKGROUND The effect of playing background music on surgical outcomes has been controversial. This prospective case-control study aims to evaluate the impact of music tempo in general surgical settings. STUDY DESIGN Six hundred consecutive patients… read more here.
Keywords: background music; music; study arm; surgical outcomes ... See more keywords
Background Music for Studying: A Naturalistic Experiment on Music Characteristics and User Perception
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DOI: 10.1109/mmul.2023.3243209
Abstract: Despite the advances in context-aware background music (BM) recommendation, automated BM selection for studying-related contexts is still challenging in that the BM has to not only increase users’ activation and task engagement but also avoid… read more here.
Keywords: background music; music; experiment; music studying ... See more keywords
The sound of music on the pocket: A study of background music in retail
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DOI: 10.1177/0305735620958472
Abstract: Influences of background music on consumer behavior have economic potential for businesses. However, the precise parameters for manipulating these effects have remained elusive. In this study, the impact of different genres of background music on… read more here.
Keywords: restaurant; background music; study; consumer ... See more keywords
The effect of background music on the aesthetic experience of a visual artwork in a naturalistic environment
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DOI: 10.1177/03057356221079866
Abstract: Aesthetic evaluations can be highly influenced by a myriad of individual and situational factors. Interestingly, little is yet known about the possible effects of background music on the aesthetic experience of visual art. Here, we… read more here.
Keywords: background music; music; aesthetic experience; music aesthetic ... See more keywords
Making sense of background music listening habits: An arousal and task-complexity account
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DOI: 10.1177/03057356221089017
Abstract: Although listening to background music is common, there is no consensus about its effects on cognitive-task performance. One potential mediating factor that could resolve the inconsistency in findings is arousal. To explore the role of… read more here.
Keywords: background music; music; music listening; listening habits ... See more keywords
The effects of Chinese and English background music on Chinese reading comprehension
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DOI: 10.1177/03057356221101647
Abstract: The study investigated the influence of the language of background music with lyrics (Chinese and English) on Chinese reading comprehension after controlling for English listening proficiency. A total of 38 Chinese English learners from a… read more here.
Keywords: background music; music; reading comprehension; chinese reading ... See more keywords
Tuning in to recovery: influence of music on emotional well-being during mealtime in inpatient facilities for eating disorders
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DOI: 10.1186/s40337-024-00970-9
Abstract: Background In rehabilitating eating disorders (ED), mealtimes are critical but often induce stress, both for restrictive and binge-purge disorders. Although preliminary data indicate a positive effect of music during mealtime, few studies employ an experimental… read more here.
Keywords: eating disorders; background music; influence; mealtime inpatient ... See more keywords
The influence of background music and narrative setting on anthropomorphic judgements of killer whale (Orcinus orca) emotional states and subsequent donation behavior
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282075
Abstract: Animal documentary films such as Blackfish, considered nonfiction accounts of reality, nonetheless use rhetorical devices to engage viewers and shape their emotional experience for maximum effect. Such devices can also influence attitudes and alter behavior.… read more here.
Keywords: background music; music; influence; donation ... See more keywords
“The Part of the Music Industry That God Forgot”
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DOI: 10.1525/jpms.2024.36.2.28
Abstract: In October 2020, the B2B (business-to-business) background music company Soundtrack Your Brand—formerly Spotify Business—launched the world’s first full-catalog on-demand streaming service for background music. Although background music providers have licensed, curated, and distributed music to… read more here.
Keywords: background music; music; business; music industry ... See more keywords