The effect of exposure to natural sounds on stress reduction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The main aim of this review is to compare whether natural sounds or a quiet environment is more beneficial for alleviating stress. The results showed that there is a statistically significant difference between exposure to natural sounds and a quiet environment in terms of their effect on heart rate...

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Published in:Stress (Amsterdam, Netherlands) Netherlands), 2024-01, Vol.27 (1), p.2402519
Main Authors: Fan, Luyao, Baharum, Mohamad Rizal
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
birdsong
Blood Pressure - physiology
health
Heart Rate - physiology
Humans
Natural sounds
pleasantly
quiet environment
reduce stress
Respiratory Rate - physiology
Sound
Stress, Psychological - physiopathology
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
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Summary:The main aim of this review is to compare whether natural sounds or a quiet environment is more beneficial for alleviating stress. The results showed that there is a statistically significant difference between exposure to natural sounds and a quiet environment in terms of their effect on heart rate (p = 0.006), blood pressure (p = 0.001), and respiratory rate (p = 0.032). However, no significant difference was found between exposure to natural sounds and a quiet environment in terms of their effect on MAP (p = 0.407), perceived stress, and SPO2 (p = 0.251). Although the evidence was slightly inconsistent, overall, natural sounds were found more beneficial for stress reduction than quiet environments.
ISSN:1607-8888
1025-3890
1607-8888
DOI:10.1080/10253890.2024.2402519