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- The study investigates how different musical features, like tempo and mode, affect emotional responses in people with probable dementia.
- A 2 × 2 × 3 factorial experiment was conducted with 99 participants, measuring responses to personalized playlists using methods like skin response and facial expression analysis.
- Results showed fast tempos heightened arousal but decreased enjoyment, while minor key music linked to feelings of sadness, indicating that music selection should consider emotional goals for individuals with dementia.
Article Abstract
Objectives: Personalized music playlists are increasingly being utilized in aged care settings. This study aims to investigate how musical features influence the affective response to music of people with probable dementia.
Methods: A factorial experiment (2 × 2 × 3) was conducted to investigate the influence of tempo (fast, slow), mode (major, minor), and lyrics (none, negative, positive). Ninety-nine people with probable dementia were randomly assigned to 3 conditions, listening to 3 personalized playlists. Galvanic skin response and activation of facial action units were measured.
Results: Music with fast tempos increased arousal and reduced enjoyment. Music in minor keys increased activation of the depressor anguli oris, suggesting increased sadness. Lyrics had no significant effect on response.
Discussion: The findings demonstrate that both tempo and mode influenced the response of the listener. As well as accounting for personal preferences, music for people with dementia should be carefully targeted toward the affective outcome desired.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10852458 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1533317518808011 | DOI Listing |
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