In some cultures music represents an individual as a unique person. The same song is associated with an individual throughout his life and is sung at various times in his life such as celebrations of birthdays, weddings, and even around his death bed. The importance of music to mankind is paramount. In all of the previously mentioned studies, the findings show conflicting results concerning the effects of various background music on a student’s academic performance, concentration and arousal levels. Much research has been conducted concerning background music and its effect on students, but much more research should be done as the previous research is inconclusive. Of interest would be knowing about other types of music that has not been researched yet and its effect on students and their academic performance, concentration, and arousal
In some cultures music represents an individual as a unique person. The same song is associated with an individual throughout his life and is sung at various times in his life such as celebrations of birthdays, weddings, and even around his death bed. The importance of music to mankind is paramount. In all of the previously mentioned studies, the findings show conflicting results concerning the effects of various background music on a student’s academic performance, concentration and arousal levels. Much research has been conducted concerning background music and its effect on students, but much more research should be done as the previous research is inconclusive. Of interest would be knowing about other types of music that has not been researched yet and its effect on students and their academic performance, concentration, and arousal