Key result
The combination of designer music and a self-induced state of appreciation produced a significant increase in autonomic activity and salivary IgA compared to either condition alone.
Why the study?
Does music and positive emotional states improve autonomic activity and salivary IgA in normal, healthy individuals?
Population
Normal, healthy individuals
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Does music and positive emotional states improve autonomic activity and salivary IgA in normal, healthy individuals?
Designer music combined with positive emotional states significantly enhances autonomic activity and salivary IgA in healthy individuals.
McCraty et al. (1996) studied Healthy individuals. Designer music combined with self-induced positive emotional state vs. Rock music, new age music, or either condition alone was evaluated on Autonomic activity (heart rate variability) and salivary IgA (S-IgA). The combination of designer music and a self-induced state of appreciation produced a significant increase in autonomic activity and salivary IgA compared to either condition alone.
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