The Effect of Background Music on the Relief of Academic Stress among University Students

Dear Participant，
I am conducting this questionnaire for a Research Skills project about how background music relates to university students' stress and study experiences during an academic task. Taking part is voluntary. The questionnaire asks about your stress level before and after the task and your experience of the assigned music condition. 
Your responses will be treated as anonymous research data, stored securely and used only for this coursework project. Please do not include your name or other identifying information. You may choose not to answer or stop participating at any time. 
Please complete the questionnaire by 30 November 2026. 
If you have questions about the questionnaire, please contact: 3439648739@qq.com. 
Thank you for your time and participation.
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1.
Which of the following are your common symptoms of academic stress?
A. Difficulty concentrating when studying
B. Reduced learning efficiency
C. Changed study duration
D. Others:
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2.
What do you usually do to relieve academic stress?
A. Listen to music
B. Take a break or rest
C. Exercise or go for a walk
D. Talk to friends or family
E. Watch videos or engage in other hobbies
F. Other methods:
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3.
Why do you listen to music while you are stressed?
A. To relax and reduce academic stress
B. To improve concentration
C. To make studying more enjoyable
D. To reduce boredom or block out surrounding noise
E. I do not usually listen to music while studying
F. Other reasons:
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4.
What type of music or sound do you prefer when studying?
A. Slow instrumental music
B. Upbeat instrumental music
C. Music with lyrics
D. Nature sounds or ambient sounds
E. Silence
F. Other:
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5.
How does background music affect your experience when you feel stressed about studying?
A. It helps me relax and feel calmer
B. It helps me feel more motivated to study
C. It helps me temporarily forget my academic worries
D. It distracts me or makes it harder to study
E. It makes little or no difference
F. Other effects:
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6.
How does background music affect your concentration while studying?
A. It greatly improves my concentration
B. It slightly improves my concentration
C. It has no noticeable effect on my concentration
D. It slightly reduces my concentration
E. It greatly reduces my concentration
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7.
What is the typical duration of your study sessions when listening to background music?
A. Less than 30 minutes
B. 30–60 minutes
C. 1–2 hours
D. More than 2 hours
E. It varies depending on the task
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8.
What changes would make background music more helpful for relieving your academic stress?
A. Choosing music that matches my personal preferences
B. Choosing slower or more relaxing music
C. Adjusting the volume to a comfortable level
D. Listening to music during breaks rather than while studying
E. Studying in a quiet environment instead
F. Other suggestions:
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9.
To what extent do you think background music helps relieve your academic stress?
A. Not at all
B. Slightly
C. Moderately
D. Considerably
E. Very greatly
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10.
In your own words, how has background music affected your academic stress or study experience, if at all? Please include any benefits, disadvantages, or suggestions you may have.
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