Emotional Effects

Low frequency sound changes the emotional tone of listeners. Insufficient instructor presence, lack of guidance, and criticism made students feel unsupported and incapable. Low self-confidence often followed failed procedures, harsh feedback, or being dismissed as a student. Fear was linked to making mistakes or harming patients. Synchronizing neural activity to lower frequencies is presented as a way low frequency sounds influence emotional state. The emotional impact of low frequency sound appears connected to neural entrainment. Difficult clinical experiences caused emotional responses including inadequacy and low motivation. Repeated unsupported experiences could lead to fatigue, hopelessness, apathy, reluctance to attend hospital practice, and weakened commitment to nursing.