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Nikita Gjermunds¹, Inge Brechan², Svein Åge Kjøs Johnsen²

¹Clinical Psychology, School of Business and Social Sciences, Aarhus University, DK.

Journal of Circadian Rhythms

|May 24, 2019

Summary

Musicians, especially composers, exhibit a stronger eveningness chronotype compared to non-musicians. This study explored the link between musical creativity and diurnal preference.

Keywords:

circadian rhythms composition morningness musicians non-musicians

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Area of Science:

Chronobiology
Cognitive Psychology
Music Psychology

Background:

Previous research indicates a correlation between morning/evening chronotypes and creative thinking.
Musicians are often considered creative individuals, prompting an investigation into their diurnal preferences.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine if musicians exhibit a significantly greater tendency towards being evening types compared to non-musicians.
To investigate potential differences in chronotype among musicians based on performance and composition activities.

Main Methods:

A total of 835 participants (600 musicians, 233 non-musicians) were recruited online.
Chronotypes were assessed using the self-report Horne & Ostberg's Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ).
Statistical analysis compared MEQ scores between musicians and non-musicians, and within musician subgroups.

Main Results:

Musicians demonstrated significantly lower Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ) scores than non-musicians, indicating a shift towards eveningness.
Musicians involved in composition reported the lowest MEQ scores, suggesting a pronounced evening type preference.
Performance musicians also showed lower MEQ scores compared to non-performance musicians.

Conclusions:

The findings suggest that musicians, particularly those who compose, lean towards an eveningness chronotype.
This eveningness tendency in musicians may be linked to chronobiology, creativity, and cognitive processes.
Further research can explore the implications of chronotype on musical performance and creativity.