The role of different acoustic environmental stimuli on manual dexterity
This study examined the effects of background music and noise on manual dexterity in young, middle-aged, and elderly subjects. Sixty right-handed participants performed the Nine Hole Peg Test in four acoustic environments: silence, classical music, rock music, and noise. Results showed no significant impact of music or noise on task performance across all age groups. However, younger participants performed better than middle-aged and elderly participants, suggesting age-related differences in manual dexterity. The findings suggest that typical acoustic stimuli do not affect manual dexterity in these groups.
Adamo, Paola et al. “The role of different acoustic environmental stimuli on manual dexterity.” PloS one vol. 19,7 e0307550. 22 Jul. 2024, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0307550
