Investigating the Impact of Music Genre on Heart Rate in Teenage and Adult Age Groups

This investigation explores how different music genres—classical, pop, and rap—affect heart rate in two distinct age groups: teenagers (16-19) and adults (40-50).

Using a primary experimental approach, heart rate was measured before and after exposure to specific songs using a smartphone application. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests to determine statistical significance between baseline and post-exposure measurements.

Results indicated that classical music significantly decreased heart rate, while pop and rap increased it in both groups. The study highlights age-specific sensitivities, with adults responding more strongly to classical and pop, and teenagers to rap. The paper is notable for its rigorous control of variables and detailed statistical analysis of mean differences and t-statistics.