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.

1. Which of the following are your common symptoms of academic stress?

A. Difficulty concentrating when studyingB. Reduced learning efficiencyC. Changed study durationD. Others:

2. What do you usually do to relieve academic stress?

A. Listen to musicB. Take a break or restC. Exercise or go for a walkD. Talk to friends or familyE. Watch videos or engage in other hobbiesF. Other methods:

3. Why do you listen to music while you are stressed?

A. To relax and reduce academic stressB. To improve concentrationC. To make studying more enjoyableD. To reduce boredom or block out surrounding noiseE. I do not usually listen to music while studyingF. Other reasons:

4. What type of music or sound do you prefer when studying?

A. Slow instrumental musicB. Upbeat instrumental musicC. Music with lyricsD. Nature sounds or ambient soundsE. SilenceF. Other:

5. How does background music affect your experience when you feel stressed about studying?

A. It helps me relax and feel calmerB. It helps me feel more motivated to studyC. It helps me temporarily forget my academic worriesD. It distracts me or makes it harder to studyE. It makes little or no differenceF. Other effects:

6. How does background music affect your concentration while studying?

A. It greatly improves my concentrationB. It slightly improves my concentrationC. It has no noticeable effect on my concentrationD. It slightly reduces my concentrationE. It greatly reduces my concentration

7. What is the typical duration of your study sessions when listening to background music?

A. Less than 30 minutesB. 30–60 minutesC. 1–2 hoursD. More than 2 hoursE. It varies depending on the task

8. What changes would make background music more helpful for relieving your academic stress?

A. Choosing music that matches my personal preferencesB. Choosing slower or more relaxing musicC. Adjusting the volume to a comfortable levelD. Listening to music during breaks rather than while studyingE. Studying in a quiet environment insteadF. Other suggestions:

9. To what extent do you think background music helps relieve your academic stress?

A. Not at allB. SlightlyC. ModeratelyD. ConsiderablyE. Very greatly

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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