Variation of heart rate in first-year medical students of the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the National University of Asuncion associated with different musical styles
Keywords:
Musical styles, heart rate, musical preferences, heart rate variabilityAbstract
Introduction: Music can significantly influence physiological parameters, such as heart rate. This study analyzes how different musical styles affect heart rate and musical preferences.
Methods: Quasi-experimental study with 91 medical students exposed to four musical styles (classical, pop, reggaeton and metal). Heart rate variations were recorded and musical preferences were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Short Test of Music Preference (STOMP) questionnaire.
Results: All musical styles caused significant variations in heart rate. Metal showed the greatest variation. Reggaeton and pop were the most preferred styles and metal the least preferred.
Discussion: The results confirm that music can modulate heart rate, with variations that do not always correlate with individual preferences. Previous studies reinforce these findings.
Conclusion: Music can be a useful tool in managing physiological and emotional responses.
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