@inproceedings{KrauseBakerJGroarkeetal.2021, author = {Krause, Amanda and Baker J., David and Groarke, Jenny and Pereira, Ana I. and Liew, Kongmeng and Anglada-Tort, Manuel and Steffens, Jochen}, title = {A global investigation of music listening practices: The influence of country latitude and seasons on music preferences}, series = {ICMPC-ESCOM 2021: 16th International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition/11th Triennial conference of the European Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Music, 28-31 July 2021, Sheffield}, booktitle = {ICMPC-ESCOM 2021: 16th International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition/11th Triennial conference of the European Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Music, 28-31 July 2021, Sheffield}, publisher = {ESCOMsociety}, address = {Sheffield}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @incollection{LoepthienHantschelRuthetal.2022, author = {Loepthien, Tim and Hantschel, Florian and Ruth, Nicolas and Steffens, Jochen and Shumaker, Randall}, title = {Flowerleben beim Musikh{\"o}ren: Die Wichtigkeit situativer und personenbezogener Variablen und Zusammenh{\"a}nge mit der aktuellen Stimmung}, series = {Abstract-Band zur 38. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Musikpsychologie}, booktitle = {Abstract-Band zur 38. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Musikpsychologie}, publisher = {Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Musikpsychologie}, address = {W{\"u}rzburg}, organization = {DGM}, year = {2022}, language = {de} } @incollection{RosenthalVersuemerSteffens2022, author = {Rosenthal, Fabian and Vers{\"u}mer, Siegbert and Steffens, Jochen}, title = {Audioinhaltsanalyse und Multilevelmodellierung zur Vorhersage der Bewertung von Indoor Soundscapes}, series = {Deutsche Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik (DAGA)}, booktitle = {Deutsche Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik (DAGA)}, publisher = {DAGA}, address = {Stuttgart}, year = {2022}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{SteffensHimmelein2022, author = {Steffens, Jochen and Himmelein, Hendrik}, title = {Induced cognitive load influences unpleasantness judgments of modulated noise}, series = {Proceedings of the 24th International Congress on Acoustics}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 24th International Congress on Acoustics}, address = {Gyeoungju, S{\"u}dkorea}, year = {2022}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{VersuemerSteffensBlaettermann2022, author = {Vers{\"u}mer, Siegbert and Steffens, Jochen and Bl{\"a}ttermann, Patrick}, title = {Subjektive Lautheitsbewertung unter Einfluss situativer und personenbezogener Faktoren}, series = {Deutsche Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik (DAGA)}, booktitle = {Deutsche Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik (DAGA)}, address = {Stuttgart}, year = {2022}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{vonBergSchwoererPrinzetal.2023, author = {von Berg, Markus and Schw{\"o}rer, Paul and Prinz, Lukas and Steffens, Jochen}, title = {Analysis of physical and perceptual properties of room impulse responses: development of an online tool}, series = {Forum Acusticuum 2023: 10th Convention of European Acoustics Association, Turin, Italy, 11th-15th September 2023}, booktitle = {Forum Acusticuum 2023: 10th Convention of European Acoustics Association, Turin, Italy, 11th-15th September 2023}, publisher = {EAA}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-41955}, pages = {8}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Over the past decades, research in room acoustics has established several derivative measures of an impulse response, some of which are incorporated in the ISO 3382 standards. These parameters intend to represent perceptual qualities, but were developed without a consistent modeling of room acoustical perception. More recent research proposed comprehensive inventories of room acoustic perception that are purely based on evaluations by human subjects, such as the Room Acoustical Quality Index (RAQI). In this work RA-QI scores acquired for 70 room impulse responses were predicted from room acoustical parameters. Except for Reverberance, the prediction of RAQI factors performed rather poor. In most cases, the sound source had a greater impact on RAQI scores. All analyses are published in an online tool, where users can upload omnidirectional and binaural impulse responses, and instantly obtain and visualize several physical descriptors, as well as predicted RAQI scores for three different sound sources. So far, acceptable prediction accuracy is achieved for Reverberance, Strength, Irregular Decay, Clarity and Intimacy. Larger data sets of evaluated impulse responses are required to improve the model performance and enable reliable predictions of room acoustical quality. Therefore, the administration of RAQI evaluations within the website is currently being developed.}, language = {en} } @misc{VersuemerSteffensRosenthal2023, author = {Vers{\"u}mer, Siegbert and Steffens, Jochen and Rosenthal, Fabian}, title = {Extensive crowdsourced dataset of in-situ evaluated binaural soundscapes of private dwellings containing subjective sound-related and situational ratings along with person factors to study time-varying influences on sound perception - research data}, edition = {V.01.1}, address = {Zenodo}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.7193937}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The soundscape approach highlights the role of situational factors in sound evaluations; however, only a few studies have applied a multi-domain approach including sound-related, person-related, and time-varying situational variables. Therefore, we conducted a study based on the Experience Sampling Method to measure the relative contribution of a broad range of potentially relevant acoustic and non-auditory variables in predicting indoor soundscape evaluations. Here we present the comprehensive dataset for which 105 participants reported temporally (rather) stable trait variables such as noise sensitivity, trait affect, and quality of life. They rated 6.594 situations regarding the soundscape standard dimensions, perceived loudness, and the saliency of its sound components and evaluated situational variables such as state affect, perceived control, activity, and location. To complement these subject-centered data, we additionally crowdsourced object-centered data by having participants make binaural measurements of each indoor soundscape at their homes using a low-(self-)noise recorder. These recordings were used to compute (psycho-)acoustical indices such as the energetically averaged loudness level, the A-weighted energetically averaged equivalent continuous sound pressure level, and the A-weighted five-percent exceedance level. This complex hierarchical data can be used to investigate time-varying non-auditory influences on sound perception and to develop soundscape indicators based on the binaural recordings to predict soundscape evaluations.}, subject = {soundscape}, language = {en} } @unpublished{PtasczynskiBlaettermannGrebetal.2023, author = {Ptasczynski, Lena Esther and Bl{\"a}ttermann, Patrick and Greb, Fabian and Sterzer, Philipp and Steffens, Jochen}, title = {The vibe of musical and social reward: Listening to beat-based music acts as a surrogate for socioemotional support during the Covid-19 pandemic}, series = {Research Square}, journal = {Research Square}, edition = {v1}, publisher = {Research Square}, doi = {10.21203/rs.3.rs-2529116/v1}, pages = {34}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Music listening is subjectively efficient in surrogating socioemotional needs during the Covid-19 pandemic, although underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We here challenge the generalizability of music-based coping by testing whether the insufficient satisfaction of distinct needs during the first lockdown entails enhanced listening to beat-based music with medium complexity (BBMMC) stimulating the cortico-striatal reward circuit and triggering oxytocinergic propagation. A Quasi-Bayesian mediation analysis on open-source data revealed that, across 11 European countries, more severe social distancing measures evoke a decline in experienced social provision (SP), in turn provoking BBMMC preferences. The latter was best predicted by the SP dimensions of social reward and attachment, suggesting that the partial overlap in neurophysiological processing at dopaminergic and oxytocinergic sites enables BBMMC to specifically alleviate these socioemotional needs, which has important implications for the development of mental health interventions. Finally, a stress-alleviating effect of BBMMC was found pointing towards HPA-activity modulation through music listening.}, subject = {Psychoakustik}, language = {en} } @misc{PtasczynskiBlaettermannGregetal.2023, author = {Ptasczynski, Lena Esther and Bl{\"a}ttermann, Patrick and Greg, Fabian and Sterzer, Philipp and Steffens, Jochen}, title = {Dataset related to the paper "The vibe of musical and social reward: Listening to beat-based music acts as a surrogate for socioemotional support during the Covid-19 pandemic"}, edition = {v0.9}, publisher = {Zenodo}, doi = {10.5281/zenodo.7669360}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The set includes data related to the paper "The vibe of musical and social reward: Listening to beat-based music acts as a surrogate for socioemotional support during the Covid-19 pandemic" *************** Information *************** Dataset of the related text publication: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2529116/v1}, language = {en} } @article{SteffensAngladaTort2023, author = {Steffens, Jochen and Anglada-Tort, Manuel}, title = {The effect of visual recognition on listener choices when searching for music in playlists}, series = {Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts}, journal = {Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts}, publisher = {American Psychological Association}, issn = {1931-3896}, doi = {10.1037/aca0000562}, year = {2023}, language = {en} } @article{TarlaoSteffensGuastavino2021, author = {Tarlao, Cynthia and Steffens, Jochen and Guastavino, Catherine}, title = {Investigating contextual influences on urban soundscape evaluations with structural equation modeling}, series = {Building and Environment}, volume = {188}, journal = {Building and Environment}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {0360-1323}, doi = {10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.107490}, year = {2021}, language = {en} } @misc{vonBergSchwoererPrinzetal.2023, author = {von Berg, Markus and Schw{\"o}rer, Paul and Prinz, Lukas and Steffens, Jochen}, title = {OPRA: Akustische Analyse musikalischer Auff{\"u}hrungsr{\"a}ume im Browser}, series = {Akustik Journal}, journal = {Akustik Journal}, number = {3}, issn = {2569-1600}, pages = {41 -- 52}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Der Auff{\"u}hrungsraum leistet einen substantiellen Beitrag zum Erleben von Musikdarbietungen. Zur Beschreibung der Akustik von Auff{\"u}hrungsr{\"a}umen haben sich dabei zahlreiche Messgr{\"o}ßen etabliert, welche bestimmte Wahrnehmungsqualit{\"a}ten, wie z. B. die Halligkeit, abbilden sollen. Dem stellt j{\"u}ngere Forschung rein perzeptive Messinventare gegen{\"u}ber, die den Wahrnehmungseindruck als solchen, losgel{\"o}st vom physikalischen Ursprung, beschreiben. Dieser Artikel beschreibt einen Versuch, diese beiden Forschungsrichtungen zusammenzuf{\"u}hren, indem Bewertungen von Auff{\"u}hrungsr{\"a}umen nach dem perzeptiven Room Acoustical Quality Index (RAQI) durch physikalische Messgr{\"o}ßen modelliert wurden, welche aus einfachen Impulsantwortmessungen ermittelt werden. Dazu wurde eine Auswahl raumakustischer Messgr{\"o}ßen auf f{\"u}nf Dimensionen reduziert und diese als Pr{\"a}diktoren f{\"u}r die einzelnen Wahrnehmungsgr{\"o}ßen des RAQI getestet. Die Berechnung dieser Pr{\"a}diktionsmodelle wird vorgestellt und deren Pr{\"a}zision diskutiert. Anschließend wird die OPRA-Webanwendung vorgestellt, die sowohl die Berechnung der raumakustischen Messgr{\"o}ßen als auch die Pr{\"a}diktion von RAQI-Wahrnehmungsgr{\"o}ßen f{\"u}r die drei Quellsignale Sprache, Orchester und Solotrompete im Browser erm{\"o}glicht. Auch wenn die Pr{\"a}zision der Pr{\"a}diktionsmodelle noch nicht f{\"u}r alle RAQI-Faktoren zuverl{\"a}ssige Ergebnisse liefert, erlaubt OPRA eine umfangreiche akustische Analyse und eine erste Einsch{\"a}tzung der perzeptiven Wirkung von Auff{\"u}hrungsr{\"a}umen.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{KleinvonBergBirweetal.2024, author = {Klein, Paula and von Berg, Markus and Birwe, Dagmar and Steffens, Jochen}, title = {Can the Perceived Spatial Impression of Classical Recordings Be Predicted by Audio Descriptors? [Vortrag]}, series = {Fortschritte der Akustik - DAGA 2024}, booktitle = {Fortschritte der Akustik - DAGA 2024}, publisher = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Akustik e.V.}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-939296-22-5}, pages = {1034 -- 1037}, year = {2024}, abstract = {The perceived spatial impression is an important factor in the aesthetic appreciation of classical music recordings. Crucial aspects of spatial perception can be described by the attributes ensemble width, depth, envelopment, and reverberation duration. In a listening experiment, a sample of 30 experts rated 24 orchestra recordings by these attributes. To compare these ratings to signalrelated measures of spatial impression, an audio descriptor for the interaural cross-correlation coefficient in music recordings was chosen as a measure of perceived ensemble width. A second algorithm estimated the reverberation time from decay segments in the recorded music. Linear mixed-effects models were then used to test whether these two descriptors, combined with other audio features related to timbre, are suitable for predicting participants' ratings of the perceptual attributes. Overall, results confirmed that the signal-related measures used can indeed predict perceptual attributes, with 41\% of rating variance explained in the case of reverberation duration. In contrast, these objective measures turned out to be less accurate predictors of the perceived ensemble width, with a variance explanation of 21\%. This study can thus be regarded as a starting point for further studies aiming to predict the perceived spatial impression in music recordings.}, subject = {Raumakustik}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{vonBergWolfSteffens2024, author = {von Berg, Markus and Wolf, Anna-Christina and Steffens, Jochen}, title = {Preferences patterns in music requests on a radio show for children [Abstract]}, series = {ESCOM12 (York, La Plata \& Melbourne) - The 12th Triennial Conference of the European Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Music: Book of Abstracts}, booktitle = {ESCOM12 (York, La Plata \& Melbourne) - The 12th Triennial Conference of the European Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Music: Book of Abstracts}, editor = {Schiavio, Andrea and Daffern, Helena and Glasser, Solange and Osborne, Margaret and Martinez, Isabel C. and Marchiano, Maria and Blas P{\´e}rez, Joaquin and Kempf, Adrian and Norton, Naomi and Gibbs, Hannah J. and Owen, Caroline and Kirts, Connor G. and O'Neill, Katherine and Jackson, Rebecca}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Graz}, address = {Graz}, pages = {257 -- 258}, year = {2024}, abstract = {Background Previous research has observed vast changes in musical preference during childhood and adolescence due to developmental processes such as the experience of aesthetic responses to music (Nieminen et al., 2012) and the formation and expression of social identity through distinct musical preferences (Hargreaves et al., 2016). Most of this research, however, is either based on the evaluation of musical pieces that have been previously selected by adult experimenters, or self-reports on preferences for different musical styles. Aim(s) This study presents another methodological approach by collecting and analysing music that was freely requested on a children's radio show. The aim was to test to what extent findings from self-reports and ratings of pre-selected music apply to this kind of data. Methods A sample of 1412 freely and publicly expressed music requests of children between 4 and 11 years was taken from a German radio program and analysed with regard to age- and sex-specific differences. The music was categorized into genres as listed on Spotify and examined by methods of Music Information Retrieval provided by the Spotify Developer API. Additionally, the music was genre-independently classified as children's music. Results Results showed that, at younger ages, the requests were generally more evenly distributed across different genres. Regarding single genres, logistic regression models revealed small positive relationships between age and the likelihood of requesting the genres Pop and Electro and small negative relationships between age and the likelihood of requesting Acapella, German songwriter, Indie, theme songs, and children's music. Furthermore, contingency table analyses showed that boys requested significantly more Rock and Hip Hop, whereas girls had a higher tendency to ask for Pop. Finally, age was negatively correlated with the Spotify features valence and liveness of the requested music, which was related to the higher preference for children's music at younger ages. Discussion and Conclusion The results suggest that previous findings regarding musically expressed gender roles and increasing formation of distinct genre preferences during infancy also apply to single song requests made on a radio show. References Hargreaves, D. J., North, A. C., \& Tarrant, M. (2016). How and why do musical preferences change in childhood adolescence. In G. McPherson (Ed.), The child as musician: A handbook of musical development (Second edition). Oxford University Press. Nieminen, S., Ist{\´o}k, E., Brattico, E., \& Tervaniemi, M. (2012). The development of the aesthetic experience of music: Preference, emotions, and beauty. Musicae Scientiae, 16(3), 372-391. https://doi.org/10.1177/1029864912450454}, subject = {Musikwahrnehmung}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{HammHoernerSteffens2024, author = {Hamm, Jill and H{\"o}rner, Fernand and Steffens, Jochen}, title = {Smartphone-Nutzung bei Live-Konzerten: Zwischen Erlebnis und Mediatisierung [Abstract]}, series = {40. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Musikpsychologie Digitalisierung in der Musikpsychologie 6.-8. September 2024: Programm und Abstracts}, booktitle = {40. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Musikpsychologie Digitalisierung in der Musikpsychologie 6.-8. September 2024: Programm und Abstracts}, address = {Freiburg}, organization = {Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Musikpsychologie e.V.}, pages = {52 -- 53}, year = {2024}, subject = {Live-Auftritt}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{WilczekSteffensWeinzierl2019, author = {Wilczek, Tobias and Steffens, Jochen and Weinzierl, Stefan}, title = {Room acoustics, soundscapes and customer satisfaction in restaurants - a field study}, series = {Proceedings of the International Symposium on Room Acoustics (ISRA) 2019, Amsterdam, Netherlands.}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Symposium on Room Acoustics (ISRA) 2019, Amsterdam, Netherlands.}, editor = {Lautenbach, Margriet and Witew, Ingo B. and de Vries, Diemer and Hornikx, Maarten}, publisher = {Nederlands Akoestisch Genootschap}, address = {Heerde}, isbn = {978-90-9032895-9}, doi = {10.18154/RWTH-CONV-240148}, pages = {854 -- 857}, year = {2019}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{EgermannLepaHerzogetal.2017, author = {Egermann, Hauke and Lepa, Steffen and Herzog, Martin and Sch{\"o}nrock, Andreas and Steffens, Jochen}, title = {Automatische Vorhersage musikinduzierter Attributassoziationen im Kontext von Audio-Branding}, series = {33. Abstract-Band zur Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Musikpsychologie (DGM)}, booktitle = {33. Abstract-Band zur Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Musikpsychologie (DGM)}, address = {Hamburg}, organization = {Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Musikpsychologie}, year = {2017}, language = {de} } @article{HerzogLepaEgermannetal.2020, author = {Herzog, Martin and Lepa, Steffen and Egermann, Hauke and Schoenrock, Andreas and Steffens, Jochen}, title = {Towards a common terminology for music branding campaigns}, series = {Journal of Marketing Management}, volume = {36}, journal = {Journal of Marketing Management}, number = {1-2}, publisher = {Taylor \& Francis}, doi = {10.1080/0267257X.2020.1713856}, pages = {176 -- 209}, year = {2020}, language = {en} } @article{IrrgangSteffensEgermann2020, author = {Irrgang, Melanie and Steffens, Jochen and Egermann, Hauke}, title = {From acceleration to rhythmicity: Smartphone-assessed movement predicts properties of music}, series = {Journal of New Music Research}, volume = {4}, journal = {Journal of New Music Research}, number = {7}, publisher = {Taylor \& Francis}, doi = {10.1080/09298215.2020.1715447}, pages = {1 -- 14}, year = {2020}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{JakobsBoeldtSelbachetal.2019, author = {Jakobs, Christoph and B{\"o}ldt, Sebastian and Selbach, Dustin and Steffens, Jochen}, title = {Extreme response style in listening tests}, series = {Proceedings of the 23rd International Congress on Acoustics: integrating 4th EAA Euroregio 2019 : 9-13 September 2019 in Aachen, Germany}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 23rd International Congress on Acoustics: integrating 4th EAA Euroregio 2019 : 9-13 September 2019 in Aachen, Germany}, address = {Aachen}, isbn = {978-3-939296-15-7}, doi = {10.18154/RWTH-CONV-239966}, year = {2019}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SteffensMuellerSchulzetal.2019, author = {Steffens, Jochen and M{\"u}ller, Franz and Schulz, Melanie and Gibson, Samuel}, title = {Cognitive load influences the evaluation of complex acoustical scenarios}, series = {Proceedings of the 23rd International Congress on Acoustics}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 23rd International Congress on Acoustics}, publisher = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Akustik e.V.}, address = {Aachen}, isbn = {978-3-939296-15-7}, doi = {10.18154/RWTH-CONV-239577}, year = {2019}, language = {en} } @article{RuthHantschelLoepthienetal.2024, author = {Ruth, Nicolas and Hantschel, Florian and Loepthien, Tim and Randall, Will M. and Steffens, Jochen}, title = {The relation between technology acceptance and music listening: An experience sampling study}, series = {Jahrbuch Musikpsychologie}, volume = {32}, journal = {Jahrbuch Musikpsychologie}, publisher = {Leibniz Institute for Psychology (ZPID)}, issn = {2569-5665}, doi = {10.5964/jbdgm.181}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hbz:due62-opus-44662}, pages = {1 -- 10}, year = {2024}, abstract = {In the intersection of technology and music listening, understanding user experiences is paramount. This research employed the Experience Sampling Method via the smartphone app MuPsych to continuously capture real-time data on individuals' music listening behaviors and related emotional responses. Over a span of two weeks, participants from Germany were prompted to report on various factors as they engaged in music listening, resulting in a rich dataset. Results indicate that Spotify Premium was the most frequently used music application, with personal playlists being the preferred listening format. To unravel the intricacies of these responses and their determinants, linear mixed-effects model analysis was utilized. Among the critical findings, the Perceived Usefulness and Perceived Ease of Use, two of the central constructs of the Technology Acceptance Model, emerged as significant predictors for the valence and enjoyment of the music experienced by users during the onset of music listening sessions. This highlights the imperative role of user-friendly interfaces in enhancing positive emotional states even before fully engaging with the music, underscoring the need for designers and developers of music-related apps to prioritise usability and useful functions.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ErdmannvonBergSteffens2024, author = {Erdmann, Matthias and von Berg, Markus and Steffens, Jochen}, title = {Untersuchung des Einflusses einer Musikvisualisierung auf die {\"a}sthetische Erfahrung des Publikums bei einer Live-Musikdarbietung in Mixed Reality [Abstract]}, series = {40. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Musikpsychologie Digitalisierung in der Musikpsychologie 6.-8. September 2024: Programm und Abstracts}, booktitle = {40. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Musikpsychologie Digitalisierung in der Musikpsychologie 6.-8. September 2024: Programm und Abstracts}, address = {Freiburg}, organization = {Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Musikpsychologie e.V.}, pages = {26 -- 27}, year = {2024}, subject = {{\"A}sthetische Wahrnehmung}, language = {de} }