Date of Award
Spring 5-31-2025
Document Type
Honors Project
University Scholars Director
Dr. Joshua Tom
First Advisor/Committee Member
Dr. John Douglass
Second Advisor/Committee Member
Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler
Keywords
music, animal welfare, non-human primates, ear structure, brain structure, music perception, sound
Abstract
Music has been observed as an effective enrichment for captive animals across multiple species. However, studies have shown that it is ineffective for promoting welfare in non-human primates (Suborder Haplorhini). These findings were unexpected, given the evolutionary roots shared between humans and non-human primates. This paper addresses several possibilities for this observation, including differences in ear anatomy, brain structure, and music perception between humans and non-human primates.
Recommended Citation
Ty, Sonetta Im, "The Sound of Music: Why do humans find enrichment in music while non-human primates do not?" (2025). Honors Projects. 248.
https://digitalcommons.spu.edu/honorsprojects/248
Copyright Status
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Additional Rights Information
Copyright held by author.
Included in
Animal Studies Commons, Biological and Physical Anthropology Commons, Cognitive Science Commons, Other Music Commons
Comments
Second Reader: Dr. Carlene Brown
A project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the University Scholars Honors Program