Three Psychometric Scales for Groove Research: Inner Representation of Temporal Regularity, Time-Related Interest, and Energetic Arousal

This study develops three composite psychometric scales for the use in listening experiments across music psychology. The new measure following psychological constructs: (1) Inner representation of temporal regularity: scale allows listeners to assess what extent they experience a subjective feeling regularity and predictability while music. consists four items, it measures underlying construct with good reliability (Cronbach's α = .88). (2) Time-related interest: how much feel that rhythm captures their attention. items shows (α .85). (3) Energetic arousal: energized are uses has excellent .95). development was motivated by model musical groove which constructs play an important role; serve test hypotheses. can also be administered separately might prove useful research contexts within psychology investigate experiences regularity, interest, or energetic arousal listeners.