Psychology
Examining the Difference in Relaxation Effects of Music and White Noise
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Start Date
10-4-2015 2:15 PM
End Date
10-4-2015 2:30 PM
Sponsor
Mark Seely (Saint Joseph's College)
Description
Both music therapy and, more recently, white noise have taken center stage in the quest for cost-effective, nonpharmocological treatments for poor sleep. Recent research has demonstrated that music and white noise are beneficial interventions for improving sleep quality in a variety of populations. However, there is no research that has examined whether one technique yields a more significant effect. The present study examined the difference in relaxation effects of music and white noise to determine if there is a significant difference. The results will reveal whether a difference exists and what the difference means. Implications and potential for future research are discussed.
Examining the Difference in Relaxation Effects of Music and White Noise
Both music therapy and, more recently, white noise have taken center stage in the quest for cost-effective, nonpharmocological treatments for poor sleep. Recent research has demonstrated that music and white noise are beneficial interventions for improving sleep quality in a variety of populations. However, there is no research that has examined whether one technique yields a more significant effect. The present study examined the difference in relaxation effects of music and white noise to determine if there is a significant difference. The results will reveal whether a difference exists and what the difference means. Implications and potential for future research are discussed.