IMPACT OF MUSIC CONCENTRATION LEVELS OF STUDENTS
AUTHOR – S. SHUNMUGA SUNDARI* & DR. S. MARUTHAVIJAYAN**
* STUDENT AT THE SCHOOL EXCELLENCE IN LAW, TNDALU
** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT THE SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW, TNDALU
BEST CITATION – S. SHUNMUGA SUNDARI & DR. S. MARUTHAVIJAYAN, IMPACT OF MUSIC CONCENTRATION LEVELS OF STUDENTS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (12) OF 2025, PG. 951-968, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344
Music has long been recognized as a powerful influence on human emotions and behavior, but its effect on students’ concentration levels remains a subject of growing interest. This study explores how different types of music—such as classical, instrumental, and lyrical—affect students’ ability to focus during academic tasks. A group of students was observed under controlled conditions, performing concentration-based activities both with and without background music. The findings indicate that while soft instrumental and classical music can enhance focus and improve task performance by creating a calm mental state, loud or lyrical music tends to distract and reduce concentration efficiency. The results highlight that the impact of music on concentration largely depends on the genre, volume, and individual preferences of students. This study suggests that incorporating suitable background music in study environments may positively influence learning outcomes and cognitive performance.
Keywords – Music, Concentration, Students, Academic Performance, Cognitive Function, Focus, Study Habits, Learning Environment, Productivity, Attention span.