Does music counteract mental fatigue? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mental fatigue, a psychobiological state induced by prolonged and sustained cognitive tasks, impairs both cognitive and physical performance. Several studies have investigated strategies to counteract mental fatigue. However, potential health risks and contextual restrictions often limit these strategies, which hinder their practical application. Due to its noninvasive and portable nature, music has been proposed as a promising strategy to counteract mental fatigue. However, the effects of music on performance decrements vary with different music styles. Synthesizing studies that systematically report music style and its impact on counteracting performance decrements is crucial for theoretical and practical applications.

Objectives

This review aims to provide a

SUBMITTER: Ding C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11698372 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature