The Effect of the Soundtrack on the Audience Through Salivary Cortisol Testing

Reza Manavi*
Humanities department, Islamic Azad University of Aliabad Katoul Branch, Iran
*Corresponding Author: Reza Manavi, Humanities department, Islamic Azad University of Aliabad Katoul Branch, Iran.

Published: April 25, 2023

DOI: 10.55162/MCMS.04.124

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Abstract  

Since variations in cortisol hormone indicate the level of stress in humans, numerous studies are conducted to reduce or increase stress levels when necessary. There are 19 participants in this study. A sequence of a movie is present to the participant in three audio situations, the salivary cortisol test is perform after the end of each situation, and the results are record. Finally, it was found that cortisol could be adjusted with the movie soundtrack at each stage.

Keywords: Salivary Cortisol; listening Habit; Soundtrack; Hormone