Abstract
The present study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of songs composed by two different composers for the preparatory stage of the ADI/TIP and its psychological effects, seeking to ensure that these songs contribute to relaxation induction. To this end, we initially held a theoretical analysis of these songs in order to verify if they presented structural characteristics considered as relaxing by some experimental studies reviewed. The subjective effects elicited by the audition of these songs were subsequently evaluated. For this purpose, 72 volunteers participated in this study, distributed into four different conditions: 1) Composer A; 2) Composer B; 3) Compilation album (songs used in previous studies to promote relaxation); and 4) No music listening condition. Participants answered a protocol for assessing their subjective perception of feelings and emotions before and after being exposed to the experimental conditions. We compared the protocol data with data obtained from the theoretical analysis of the songs. Despite songs composed by Composer A present more relaxing structural characteristics than Composer B’s songs, all of these songs could be considered as relaxing and had effect to reduce the score of the “Anger/Fear” category of the protocol utilized. This indicates that songs used in the preparatory phase of the ADI method/TIP have relaxing characteristics and contributed to decrease the sensations corresponding to a negative valence and high excitability, favoring the promotion of relaxation necessary for the effectiveness of this therapeutic method.
Music; Relaxation; Psychological effects; ADI / TIP
