Música y conducción de automóviles: una revisión sistemática de investigaciones psicológicas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION. Traffic accidents represent a problem of relevance in the modern world. Despite the existence of literature that addresses this topic, the approach aimed at the relationship between the music that the subjects listen to and their driving performance has been scarce. OBJECTIVE. This article presents a systematic review according to the PRISMA guidelines on studies that explore the relationship between music and vehicle driving. METHOD. Through a bibliographic search in Scopus, Eric, and Dialnet databases, a sample of 46 publications was obtained that met the eligibility criteria. RESULTS. The documentary analysis carried out allows us to conclude the existence of empirical evidence on the detrimental effects on the cognitive and behavioral performance of the subjects when exposed to music with an accelerated tempo, at high volume or intensity, with a high level of physiological activation, or non-music self-selected. Regarding the emotional field, positive effects were reported since the music improved the affective states of the drivers. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS. It is hoped that this research will be useful to those interested in the subject, although it is highlighted that the understanding of road accidents is complex and multi-causal.INTRODUCTION. One of the actions most performed by drivers is to listen to music in their vehicles, behavior that has proven effects on their cognitive-behavioral and emotional activity. OBJECTIVE. This article aimed tto present a bibliometric review of the main publications that have addressed the effects of music on vehicular driving. METHOD. Through a bibliographic search, the publications registered in the years 1968 to 2019 were systematized and synthesized. The categories to systematize the information were the following: year, country, magazine, authors, and central theme of the study.. RESULTS. Research on the subject has registered a gradual growth, presenting periods of greater boom between the years 2012 to 2019. Likewise, the United States stands out with a number of 13 publications. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS. It is expected that this research work will be useful to professionals from different areas who have an interest in the subject addressed, resulting in a contribution being this the first article in Spanish language that addresses the effects of music on driving.