Differences in Attentional Processes Between Amateur Musicians and Non-Musician at a Private University in Arequipa
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Selective attention, Sustained attention, Amateur musicians, University studentsAbstract
Musical practice has been shown to have positive effects on the development of cognitive, auditory and motor functions. Likewise, several investigations suggest that musical training can enhance attentional and executive abilities, especially in juvenile populations. Therefore, the aim of the present research was to compare selective and sustained attention between amateur musicians and non-musicians of a private university in Arequipa. Additional results are also presented these are a comparison of this same variable according to sex and its relationship with age. The research design was empirical, comparative and cross-sectional. A total of 178 non-musician university students and 73 amateur musicians belonging to the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra of a private university in Arequipa participated in the study. The instruments used were a sociodemographic form and the d2 attention test. The application was carried out during the 2023 academic year. Amateur musicians obtained significantly higher scores in attentional control and had a lower rate of errors compared to non-musicians. Likewise, differences associated with individual variables were observed: males were shown to be more efficient and accurate in selective and sustained attention tasks; and being younger is associated with making fewer mistakes, i.e., they have greater attentional control. The findings support the hypothesis that musical training is associated with better performance in attentional processes. In addition, it was identified that being male and younger is associated with better attentional abilities, especially of the selective and sustained type.
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