Experimental study on improving human comfort and work efficiency with music in hot environment

Hu Songtao, Chen Han, Yin Xiaoyan, Li Yangying, Mao Zhu and Liu Guodan

2020.02.17

Tests twenty healthy young men who long-time working in office buildings in an environment simulation cabin with the silent condition or the music environment. Studies the effects of music type, music rhythm and sound pressure level on thermal and harmonic sensations, restless feeling and work mood, and obtains the optimal combination of the music factors. Compares the effects of silent environment and music environment on the efficiency of working memory. Through the significant analysis of music factors at different memory levels, obtains the main factors affecting the accuracy and reaction time.