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The Effects Of Background Music On Sustained Attention Tasks And Workload Perception, William Hove
The Effects Of Background Music On Sustained Attention Tasks And Workload Perception, William Hove
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In the world that we live in that is populated by music many of the places we go, it is important to question how this music could impact our ability to work. This study aimed to observe the relationships between different classifications of background music and performance on a sustained attention task, as well as the perception of workload. 55 participants were randomly assigned to a difficult or easy attention task and to a music condition. Building off of prior research in workload and sustained attention, this study approaches these topics through the lens of stimulating and relaxing background music.