Accepted for/Published in: Interactive Journal of Medical Research
Date Submitted: Oct 23, 2023
Date Accepted: Apr 29, 2024
Effects of background music on attentional networks of children with and without ADHD: preliminary study
ABSTRACT
Background:
To sustain performance during a task that requires attention may be a challenge for children with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It strongly influences the motivational salience of the task and has been integrated with the level of arousal.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of musical stimulus on attentional performance in children with ADHD and typically developing (TD) children.
Methods:
Seventy-six boys (34 with ADHD and 42 typically developing) performed the Attention Network Test for Children in two experimental conditions: with music (MU) and without music (NM). Three attentional scores were calculated separately to reflect the efficiency of alertness, orienting, and conflict, and overall rate errors were obtained. Conc
Results:
No difference in attention networks was found between the two conditions or between groups. However, when children performed the test listening to music, they made fewer errors than when performed in silent, whatever their group.
Conclusions:
Music seems not to interfere in attentional networks in children and adolescents. Maybe the effect of the background music is on motivation. Future studies will be needed to validate this statement. Clinical Trial: The protocol of this study was initially registered at rebec.gov (U1111-12589039); see [https://ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-8s22sh8] and approved by the University’s Ethics Review Committee (CAAE: 97425218.4.0000.5149).
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