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Listening to music while studying improves learning and concentration.

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CONTESTED PARTIAL
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Is it true that listening to music while studying improves learning and concentration?

Partly. Evidence is mixed and only partial: one small EFL vocabulary study and a 2026 meta-analysis report modest cognitive benefits of music, while two small student studies find no clear effect of music on task scores or retention. No source settles the general claim that listening to music improves learning and concentration.

Verdict: CONTESTED PARTIAL · 3 sources for, 4 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 3
LISTENING TO MUSIC WHILE DOING HOMEWORK CAN BE HELPFUL
2026
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Languages, Y. F. B. U. S. U. o. W. (2026). LISTENING TO MUSIC WHILE DOING HOMEWORK CAN BE HELPFUL. zenodo.org. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19456434

Evidence against · 4
The Effect of Listening to Music While Studying on Memory Retention
2022
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Fawzy, N. A., Othman, R., Douman, M. A. A., Elfatih, N., Alrefai, O., Basha, N., AbuObead, D., Abbad, S., & Swied, M. Y. (2022). The Effect of Listening to Music While Studying on Memory Retention. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.14293/s2199-1006.1.sor-.ppi0uhv.v2

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Psychological effects of music listening habits on emotional wellbeing and cognitive performance in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
2026
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L, L. (2026). Psychological effects of music listening habits on emotional wellbeing and cognitive performance in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1846437

On Effect of Soft Music on Learning English Language Vocabulary
2014
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On Effect of Soft Music on Learning English Language Vocabulary. (2014). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.4304/tpls.4.2.341-348

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The Effect of Listening to Music While Studying on Memory Retention
2022
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Fawzy, N. A., Othman, R., Douman, M. A. A., Elfatih, N., Alrefai, O., Basha, N., AbuObead, D., Abbad, S., & Swied, M. Y. (2022). The Effect of Listening to Music While Studying on Memory Retention. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.14293/s2199-1006.1.sor-.ppi0uhv.v1

What is the Best Western Music to Listen to When Studying? (Course Name: Listening Skills: Development and Assessment)
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What is the Best Western Music to Listen to When Studying? (Course Name: Listening Skills: Development and Assessment). (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.14789/jmj.jmj22-0007-ot

Problem-based Learning to Encourage Active Learning and Teamwork Among First Year Medical Students - Student Reports in 2021 - What is the Best Western Music to Listen to When Studying? (Course Name: Listening Skills: Development and Assessment).
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Problem-based Learning to Encourage Active Learning and Teamwork Among First Year Medical Students - Student Reports in 2021 - What is the Best Western Music to Listen to When Studying? (Course Name: Listening Skills: Development and Assessment).. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://cir.nii.ac.jp/crid/1873405243187337472

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