Graduation Date
Spring 1998
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Document Form
Degree Name
Master of Science
Program Name
Education
Abstract
Music is an extremely powerful medium that has the ability to affect people in many ways. Of primary concern to educators is music's capacity to produce a calming effect in people. A study was conducted to determine the effect of soothing music and sounds on students' performance on individual seatwork. The study indicates that the playing of soothing music or sounds during times of individual seatwork increases time on task, productivity, and academic success.