Effect of music in large activity spaces on the perceptions and behaviours of older adults in China

The role of soundscape quality is being increasingly recognised in human well-being. This also true for older adults, an growing group. In this study, we investigated the influence different sound environments on emotions and behaviour as well correlation between crowd density environment. study was conducted large comprehensive activity spaces a residential aged care facility China. participants included adults who utilize or reside at centre; they were divided into control group experimental groups provided ‘with music’ ‘no environment, respectively. By setting music type group, found that positive emotional experience satisfaction higher with slow-rhythmed than fast-rhythmed (p < 0.001). Crowd significantly when played compared to during music. Under natural sounds, pleasure associated individual activities activities. With increase density, sounds increased. Overall, these research results provide theoretical basis accurate audio variables facilities.