January 2019 PMID 30669677

Restorative Effects of Classroom Soundscapes on Children's Cognitive Performance.

Shan Shu, Hui Ma

Mentions

11
Peak: 3 in Mar 2019
across 3 sources since Jan 2019

Extended reach

4,839
potential audience

Total likes

5

Video views

63

Mentions per month

Jan 2019 – Jan 2026

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter6 posts
  • News3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The group demonstrates strong agreement with the article's positive implications, exemplified by phrases like 'interesting article' and 'love this,' which highlight appreciation and perceived relevance. Words such as 'huge part' and 'going beyond' reflect recognition of broader significance, while tone varies from casual interest to explicit support for environmental improvements, underscoring the perceived importance and applicability of the research.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions positively acknowledge the study's findings on the benefits of soundscapes for children’s cognitive recovery.

InterestModerate interest

There is moderate interest, with commentators expressing curiosity and appreciation for the topic, though some responses are brief or generic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments vary from simple acknowledgments to some referencing broader themes like stress recovery and environmental support, indicating a basic but not deeply involved engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discourse suggests the article is seen as impactful, especially with mentions of promoting healthy environments and potential implications for educational settings.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigates whether different classroom soundscapes, like music or nature sounds, can help improve children's attention and memory after mental fatigue.
  • Two experiments with children aged 8-12 showed that sounds like fountain and stream helped kids recover attention faster and perform better on memory tests after being tired.
  • The findings suggest that certain calming and natural sounds in classroom environments can have restorative effects on children's cognitive performance.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Gary Posner
@GaryPozner · X

Interesting article on the restorative effects of soundscapes on children. https://t.co/0YcmI1DLdt #soundtherapy

Mar 17, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 169 followers View post →
Peripheral Minds
@PeripheralMinds · X

Love this. Such a huge part of the multi-prong stress recovery & enriched environments we need. <3 Restorative Effects of Classroom Soundscapes on Children’s Cognitive Performance https://t.co/RgYFk2Bjjv

Mar 7, 2019 · 1,563 followers View post →
BAST - Sound Therapy
@BASoundTherapy · X

RT @GaryPozner: Interesting article on the restorative effects of soundscapes on children. https://t.co/0YcmI1DLdt #soundtherapy

Mar 18, 2019 · 1 share · 1,223 followers View post →
Francesco Aletta
@f_aletta · X

New paper published in our Special Issue "Promoting Healthy and Supportive Acoustic Environments: Going beyond the Quietness" #mdpiijerph Restorative Effects of Classroom Soundscapes on Children’s Cognitive Performance https://t.co/zup6XOA9sr @IJERPH_MDPI

Jan 21, 2019 · 1 share · 917 followers View post →
Octavio Salvador
@OctavioSagiez · X

RT @iapsREN: New from Shu & Ma in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: “Restorative Effects of Classroom Soun…

May 28, 2019 · 2 shares · 778 followers View post →
Anthony Karro
@AnthonyKarro · X

RT @f_aletta: New paper published in our Special Issue "Promoting Healthy and Supportive Acoustic Environments: Going beyond the Quietness"…

Jan 21, 2019 · 1 share · 84 followers View post →

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Octavio Salvador
@OctavioSagiez · X

RT @iapsREN: New from Shu & Ma in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: “Restorative Effects of Classroom Soun…

May 28, 2019 · 2 shares · 778 followers View post →
BAST - Sound Therapy
@BASoundTherapy · X

RT @GaryPozner: Interesting article on the restorative effects of soundscapes on children. https://t.co/0YcmI1DLdt #soundtherapy

Mar 18, 2019 · 1 share · 1,223 followers View post →
Gary Posner
@GaryPozner · X

Interesting article on the restorative effects of soundscapes on children. https://t.co/0YcmI1DLdt #soundtherapy

Mar 17, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 169 followers View post →
Peripheral Minds
@PeripheralMinds · X

Love this. Such a huge part of the multi-prong stress recovery & enriched environments we need. <3 Restorative Effects of Classroom Soundscapes on Children’s Cognitive Performance https://t.co/RgYFk2Bjjv

Mar 7, 2019 · 1,563 followers View post →
Anthony Karro
@AnthonyKarro · X

RT @f_aletta: New paper published in our Special Issue "Promoting Healthy and Supportive Acoustic Environments: Going beyond the Quietness"…

Jan 21, 2019 · 1 share · 84 followers View post →
Francesco Aletta
@f_aletta · X

New paper published in our Special Issue "Promoting Healthy and Supportive Acoustic Environments: Going beyond the Quietness" #mdpiijerph Restorative Effects of Classroom Soundscapes on Children’s Cognitive Performance https://t.co/zup6XOA9sr @IJERPH_MDPI

Jan 21, 2019 · 1 share · 917 followers View post →
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