The influence of music tempo and musical preference on restaurant patrons' behavior

By C. Caldwell, Sally Hibbert. 2002

292 citations recorded by the source corpus.

Subfields: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, Food Science, Social Psychology

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Let the music play...or not: the influence of background music on consumer behaviour (2012, unknown): “In sum, music seems to be mediated by music tempo (Eroglu et al., 2005; Caldwell and Hibbert, 2002) and by gender (Kellaris and Altsech, 1992).”
It is all in the mix: The interactive effect of music tempo and mode on in-store sales (2012, background): “…store image, Vida et al. 2007; interaction between music and scent, Spangenberg et al. 2005), or the interplay between music and participant (e.g., shopper’s familiarity with the music, Yalch and Spangenberg 2000; subjective liking, Vida et al. 2007; musical preferences, Caldwell and Hibbert 2002).”
Does Food Quality Really Matter in Restaurants? Its Impact On Customer Satisfaction and Behavioral Intentions (2007, background): “Caldwell and Hibbert (2002) examined the effect of music as one atmospheric element affecting restaurant patron behavior.”
Slim by Design: Redirecting the Accidental Drivers of Mindless Overeating (2014, background): “Beyond loudness, in nicer, table-service restaurants, it has been shown that appealing 13 music leads to longer meals and higher calorie consumption because people are more likely to order a dessert or another drink (Caldwell & Hibbert 2002; Milliman 1986).”
The impact of background music on adult listeners: A meta-analysis (2011, background): “There were eight studies that examined the impact the tempo of music had on the tempo of behavior (Caldwell & Hibbert, 2002; Edworthy & Waring, 2006; Kallinen, 2002; Mayfield & Moss, 1989; McElrea & Standing, 1992; Milliman, 1982; Nittono et al., 2000; and Roballey et al., 1985).”
Environmental factors that increase the food intake and consumption volume of unknowing consumers. (2004, background): “NOISE AND THE SOUND OF MUSIC Soft music generally encourages a slower rate of eating, longer meal duration, and higher consumption of both food and drinks (15).”