Ignite Creation Date:
2024-05-06 @ 8:11 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:22 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06289634
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-03-04
First Post:
2024-02-22
Brief Title:
The Influence of Sound on Stress Anxiety and Mood
Sponsor:
Medgar Evers College The City University of New York
Organization:
Medgar Evers College The City University of New York
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Influence of Man-made and Natural Sounds on Stress Anxiety and Mood
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-02
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Multiple studies have highlighted musics ability to evoke diverse emotional states Past research reveals that factors like musical elements and the environment impact how people respond emotionally to music For instance faster tempos tend to heighten arousal while minor key compositions evoke more arousal compared to major key compositions In efforts to induce specific emotions post-stress the research found that both pleasant and sad music aided stress recovery Similarly other researchers noted that positively rated music was more effective in reducing stress than negatively rated music especially low arousal compositions over high arousal ones Several studies focused on applying music to reduce stress and anxiety In addition to man-made musical tones the positive impact of natural surroundings on emotional state has been widely explored A psycho-evolutionary viewpoint was offered suggesting that humans have evolved in natural settings making us inherently attuned to them physically and psychologically A non-threatening natural environment rich in aesthetically pleasing elements like visible escape routes greenery and water tends to reduce stress and generate interest In this study the researchers are exploring how different sounds-man-made instrumental music versus natural sounds-affect stress anxiety and mood among the students of Medgar Evers College Using an experimental approach the researchers will assess pretest stress levels via the perceived stress scale PSS anxiety generalized anxiety disorder GAD-7 and mood four-dimensional mood scale 4DMS among a sample of students After randomly dividing them into two groups each group will listen to one of the designated sounds man-made music or nature sounds for 30 minutes daily over 15 days The researchers will then have them retake the stress anxiety and mood scales for post-test comparison Statistical analysis mixed ANOVA will help to compare scores within and between groups Ultimately this study aims to determine the influence of tonal input on stress and anxiety levels among students crucial given the significant stress they often experience
Detailed Description:
Numerous studies have highlighted musics capacity to elicit a wide range of emotions Previous research suggests that various factors including musical elements and environmental context influence peoples emotional responses to music For instance quicker tempos generally heighten arousal while compositions in minor keys tend to evoke more arousal compared to major key compositions In post-stress emotion induction attempts it was discovered that both pleasant and sad music aided in stress recovery Similarly it was observed that positively rated music was more effective in reducing stress especially compositions with lower arousal compared to those with higher arousal Several studies have explored the use of music to reduce stress and anxiety
Moreover the positive impact of natural surroundings on well-being has been extensively investigated A psycho-evolutionary perspective was proposed suggesting that humans have evolved in natural settings making us inherently attuned to them both physically and psychologically A non-threatening natural environment featuring aesthetically pleasing elements like visible escape routes greenery and water tends to decrease stress levels and generate interest
The study focuses on exploring how different sounds-man-made instrumental music versus natural sounds-affect stress anxiety and mood among students at Medgar Evers College
The research aims to address the following questions
Can man-made instrumental relaxing music reduce stress and anxiety levels
Does man-made instrumental relaxing music induce a positive change in mood
Can relaxing nature sounds reduce stress and anxiety levels
Does relaxing nature sounds induce a positive change in mood
Is one of the two sound samples more effective than the other
Ultimately this study aims to identify the most effective method for reducing stress and anxiety among students which is particularly important considering the significant stress levels they often encounter
The findings will be presented at national or international psychology conventions
Moreover the positive impact of natural surroundings on well-being has been extensively investigated A psycho-evolutionary perspective was proposed suggesting that humans have evolved in natural settings making us inherently attuned to them both physically and psychologically A non-threatening natural environment featuring aesthetically pleasing elements like visible escape routes greenery and water tends to decrease stress levels and generate interest
The study focuses on exploring how different sounds-man-made instrumental music versus natural sounds-affect stress anxiety and mood among students at Medgar Evers College
The research aims to address the following questions
Can man-made instrumental relaxing music reduce stress and anxiety levels
Does man-made instrumental relaxing music induce a positive change in mood
Can relaxing nature sounds reduce stress and anxiety levels
Does relaxing nature sounds induce a positive change in mood
Is one of the two sound samples more effective than the other
Ultimately this study aims to identify the most effective method for reducing stress and anxiety among students which is particularly important considering the significant stress levels they often encounter
The findings will be presented at national or international psychology conventions
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None