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Listening to music while studying improves memory retention in students.

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CONTESTED PARTIAL
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Is it true that listening to music while studying improves memory retention in students?

Partly. Several small studies of students found no clear memory or comprehension benefit from listening to music while studying, and one found non-preferred music lowered reading comprehension. A 2026 meta-analysis reports only small positive memory effects in adults generally, not specifically in students studying.

Verdict: CONTESTED PARTIAL · 1 source for, 4 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 1
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

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.v1

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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).
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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

Background music and cognition. Background music effects on sustained attention and working memory. An empirical study
2025
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Background music and cognition. Background music effects on sustained attention and working memory. An empirical study. (2025). hdl.handle.net. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12412/6898

Eye movements and reading comprehension while listening to preferred and non-preferred study music
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Eye movements and reading comprehension while listening to preferred and non-preferred study music. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.1177/0305735610387777

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