Music as mindfulness: Focused listening reduces negative mind-wandering and strengthens attention networks
PsyArXiv August 21, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/9xfwh_v2 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | Argues that focused music listening, as a form of mindfulness, decreases negative mind-wandering and enhances attention networks, proposing it as an accessible mindfulness practice. |
Abstract
Music as mindfulness: Focused listening reduces negative mind-wandering and strengthens attention networks