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Music Genre and Exercise: A Study on Motivation, Perceived Performance, and Psychological Resilience

Müzik Türü ve Egzersiz: Motivasyon, Performans Algısı ve Psikolojik Sağlamlık Üzerine Bir Araştırma

Serdar Alemdağ(TRABZON ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-6478-3361
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1–13
Publication Date
2026-04-07
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In conclusion, it can be stated that the use of high-tempo popular music in fitness environments increases effort tolerance and supports psychological resilience by diverting athletes' attention away from feelings of fatigue.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study aims to investigate the effects of music genre (popular and instrumental) on motivation, perceived physical strength and performance, and psychological resilience among individuals attending fitness centers for exercise.
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Key Findings & Data:Designed as a non-experimental comparative field research, the sample group consisted of a total of 315 voluntary participants, including 114 females and 201 males, attending fitness centers in the province of Trabzon.
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Conclusion & Impact:In conclusion, it can be stated that the use of high-tempo popular music in fitness environments increases effort tolerance and supports psychological resilience by diverting athletes' attention away from feelings of fatigue.
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⚙️Variables:Müzik Türü · Fitness · Motivasyon

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This study aims to investigate the effects of music genre (popular and instrumental) on motivation, perceived physical strength and performance, and psychological resilience among individuals attending fitness centers for exercise. Designed as a non-experimental comparative field research, the sample group consisted of a total of 315 voluntary participants, including 114 females and 201 males, attending fitness centers in the province of Trabzon. Data were collected using the Impact of Music in Sportive Activities Scale (IMSAS) in two separate gyms where popular music (Group A) and instrumental music (Group B) were played. Research findings demonstrated that popular music created significantly more positive effects in all sub-dimensions compared to instrumental music. The scores for motivation, physical strength and performance, and psychological resilience of individuals exposed to popular music were found to be statistically significantly higher than those in the instrumental music group. Analyses conducted within the context of the gender variable revealed that the impact of popular music was much more pronounced across all three dimensions, particularly among male participants. Among females, it was observed that popular music increased motivation and performance perception, but did not create a statistically significant difference in psychological resilience compared to instrumental music. In conclusion, it can be stated that the use of high-tempo popular music in fitness environments increases effort tolerance and supports psychological resilience by diverting athletes' attention away from feelings of fatigue. These findings highlight the importance of strategic music selection to enrich the exercise experience for coaches and gym managers.

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Bu araştırma, fitness salonlarına egzersiz yapmak üzere giden bireylerde müzik türünün (popüler ve enstrümantal) motivasyon, fiziksel güç ve performans algısı ile psikolojik sağlamlık üzerindeki etkilerini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışma, deneysel olmayan karşılaştırmalı bir alan araştırması deseninde tasarlanmış; örneklem grubunu Trabzon ilinde fitness salonlarına devam eden 114 kadın ve 201 erkek olmak üzere toplam 315 gönüllü katılımcı oluşturmuştur. Veriler, "Sportif Uygulamalarda Müziğin Etkisi Ölçeği" (SUMEÖ) kullanılarak, popüler müzik (A grubu) ve enstrümantal müzik (B grubu) dinletilen iki ayrı salonda toplanmıştır. Araştırma bulguları, popüler müziğin tüm alt boyutlarda enstrümantal müziğe kıyasla anlamlı derecede daha olumlu etkiler yarattığını göstermiştir. Popüler müziğe maruz kalan bireylerin motivasyon, fiziksel güç ve performans ve psikolojik sağlamlık puanları, enstrümantal müzik grubundan istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde yüksek bulunmuştur. Cinsiyet değişkeni bağlamında yapılan analizlerde, popüler müziğin etkisinin özellikle erkek katılımcılarda her üç boyutta da çok daha belirgin olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Kadınlarda ise popüler müziğin motivasyon ve performans algısını artırdığı, ancak psikolojik sağlamlık üzerinde enstrümantal müziğe göre istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark yaratmadığı görülmüştür. Sonuç olarak, fitness ortamlarında yüksek tempolu popüler müzik kullanımının, sporcuların dikkatini yorgunluk hissetmekten uzaklaştırarak efor toleransını artırdığı ve psikolojik dayanıklılığı desteklediği söylenebilir. Bu bulgular, antrenörler ve salon yöneticileri için egzersiz deneyimini zenginleştirecek stratejik müzik seçiminin önemini ortaya koymaktadır.

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Alemdağ, S. (2026). Music Genre and Exercise: A Study on Motivation, Perceived Performance, and Psychological Resilience. Akdeniz Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 1, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.38021/asbid.1849473

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