EFFECTS OF SLOW-TEMPO MUSIC ON PAIN PERCEPTION AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING

Nripi Pipersania; Keziah Mary Sam

doi:10.36690/2674-5216-2024-2-86-93

Authors

Nripi Pipersania CMR University
Keziah Mary Sam CMR University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36690/2674-5216-2024-2-86-93

Keywords:

slow-tempo music, pain perception, emotional well-being

Abstract

The research focuses on how slow-tempo music alleviates the pain perception in an individual. The study aimed to investigate the potentialinfluence of slow-tempo music on pain perception and emotional well-being. Its objectives were twofold: first, to examine the influence of slow- tempo music on pain perception using the Pain Catastrophizing Model, and second, to explore the emotional well-being outcomes associated with exposure to slow-tempo music in pain scenarios. The pain threshold for an individual is described using the pain catastrophizing model of pain by Sullivan et al. As the name suggests, the key concepts include pain catastrophizing and emotional well-being. This study will focus on understanding how music, especially slow-tempo music may influence measures of pain and emotional well-being. 72 individuals aged 18-25 years will participate. Data collection will involve the utilization of psychometric testing. The assessment tools include the Geneva Music Induced Affect Checklist to gauge emotional responses to music, the Pain Catastrophizing Scale to assess individuals' tendency to magnify pain-related experiences, and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule to measure general emotional states. The study analyzed correlations between painperception, emotional well-being, and music preferences using Pearson correlation coefficients. It found weak positive correlations between pain perception (PCS) and emotional well-being (PANAS), and emotional well-being (PANAS) and music preferences (GEMIAC). However, these correlations were not statistically significant at the conventional 0.05 level. Additionally, a weak negative correlation was observed between pain perception (PCS) and music preferences (GEMIAC), which also lacked statistical significance. Therefore, the study couldn't confidently establish significant associations between these variables based on the sample data.

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Author Biographies

Nripi Pipersania, CMR University

BA (G) EJP, School of Liberal Studies, CMR University, Bengaluru

Keziah Mary Sam, CMR University

Assistant Professor of Psychology, School of Liberal Studies CMR University, Bengaluru

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