The Impact of Personal Music Listening on Daily Life Emotions and Cognition

Abstract

This study systematically reviews the impact of personal music listening on emotions and cognition in daily life. Focusing on how
individualized music experiences influence emotional states (e.g., happiness, sadness) and cognitive functions (e.g., attention, memory), it
examines underlying psychological mechanisms and practical applications. Through literature analysis, the research synthesizes existing findings, revealing that music evokes multidimensional emotional experiences (e.g., the "sad music paradox") and enhances cognition via neurochemical pathways like dopamine releasewith rhythmic patterns improving focus and melodic structures aiding memory retention. The
discussion highlights interdisciplinary mechanisms (e.g., emotional contagion, brainstem reflexes) and applications in mental health, education, and therapy. Limitations include cultural biases and insufficient longitudinal data. The study concludes by proposing evidence-based recommendations for optimizing emotional regulation and cognitive performance through personalized music use (e.g., stress reduction, learning
efficiency) and calls for future research on cross-cultural differences and long-term effects.