Personalised interactive music systems for physical activity and exercise: A systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis
Abstract
Abstract Personalised Interactive Music Systems (PIMS) are emerging as promising devices for enhancing physical activity and exercise outcomes. By leveraging real-time data and adaptive technologies, PIMS align musical features, such as tempo and genre with users’ physical activity patterns, including frequency and intensity, enhancing their overall experience. This systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of PIMS across physical, psychophysical, and affective domains. Searches across nine databases identified 18 eligible studies, of which six (comprising 17 intervention arms) contained sufficient data for meta-analysis. Random-effects meta-analyses and meta-regression were performed to assess outcomes for physical activity levels, physical exertion, ratings of perceived exertion (RPE), and affective valence. Results showed significant improvements in physical activity levels ( g = 0.49, CI [0.07, 0.91], p = .02, k = 4) and affective valence ( g = 1.68, CI [0.15, 3.20], p = .03, k = 4), with faster music tempo identified as a significant moderator ( p = 0.04). No significant effects were observed for RPE ( g = 0.72, CI [-0.14, 1.59], p = .10, k = 3) or physical exertion ( g = 0.79, CI [-0.64, 2.10], p = .28, k = 5). Substantial heterogeneity and limited study quality indicate the need for more robust, randomised controlled trials to establish the efficacy of PIMS in diverse populations.
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Andrew Danso corresponding
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Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland;
Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
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Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Gerontology Research Center, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland;
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Gerontology Research Center, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
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Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland;
Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
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Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland;
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
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Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla;
Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla
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Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla;
Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla
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Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla;
Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla
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Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla;
Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla
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Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla;
Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla
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Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla;
Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla
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Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Gerontology Research Center, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland;
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Gerontology Research Center, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
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International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
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Cognitive Science Lab, International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad, India;
Cognitive Science Lab, International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad, India
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Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla;
Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla
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Leiden University, Health, Medical & Neuropsychology unit, Institute for Psychology, Leiden, The Netherlands;
Leiden University, Health, Medical & Neuropsychology unit, Institute for Psychology, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
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School of Marketing and Communication, Communication Studies, University of Vaasa, Finland;
School of Marketing and Communication, Communication Studies, University of Vaasa, Finland
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National University of Singapore
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Centre for Music and Health, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore, Singapore;
Centre for Music and Health, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Department of Music and Healthy Lifespan Institute, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom;
Department of Music and Healthy Lifespan Institute, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla;
Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla
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Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla;
Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla
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Glasgow Caledonian University
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Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla;
Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain, University of Jyvaskyla
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