Article ; Online: Music Training and Nonmusical Abilities.
2023 Volume 75, Page(s) 87–128
Abstract: Music training is generally assumed to improve perceptual and cognitive abilities. Although correlational data highlight positive associations, experimental results are inconclusive, raising questions about causality. Does music training have far- ... ...
Abstract | Music training is generally assumed to improve perceptual and cognitive abilities. Although correlational data highlight positive associations, experimental results are inconclusive, raising questions about causality. Does music training have far-transfer effects, or do preexisting factors determine who takes music lessons? All behavior reflects genetic and environmental influences, but differences in emphasis-nature versus nurture-have been a source of tension throughout the history of psychology. After reviewing the recent literature, we conclude that the evidence that music training causes nonmusical benefits is weak or nonexistent, and that researchers routinely overemphasize contributions from experience while neglecting those from nature. The literature is also largely exploratory rather than theory driven. It fails to explain mechanistically how music-training effects could occur and ignores evidence that far transfer is rare. Instead of focusing on elusive perceptual or cognitive benefits, we argue that it is more fruitful to examine the social-emotional effects of engaging with music, particularly in groups, and that music-based interventions may be effective mainly for clinical or atypical populations. |
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MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Music ; Cognition ; Emotions |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-09-22 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article ; Review |
ZDB-ID | 207937-9 |
ISSN | 1545-2085 ; 0066-4308 ; 0547-1567 |
ISSN (online) | 1545-2085 |
ISSN | 0066-4308 ; 0547-1567 |
DOI | 10.1146/annurev-psych-032323-051354 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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