The effects of two musical interventions on perceived and physiological stress in young healthy male university students
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- Title
- The effects of two musical interventions on perceived and physiological stress in young healthy male university students
- Author(s)
- Halman, Hermione
- Abstract
- BackgroundStress is an increasing issue within individuals between the ages of 17 and 35. Stress is important to address in clinical settings to ensure holistic considerations and to address a full psycho- social approach. In cases where stress is not managed, psychopathologies such as depression and anxiety may develop. Coping strategies are essential for those suffering from stress, although due to the unique individuals, various presentations and behaviour traits, not all mechanisms are suitable. It is increasingly important for clinicians to identify the correct coping mechanism for patients. Coping presents in forms such as sport, yoga, meditation and music. This research project will explore the effects of music on stress. ObjectivesThis study will explore the effects of two musical interventions (‘Weightless’ Marconi Union, most relaxing song of 2011 and a piece of music chosen by participants. The process aims to investigate the responses in young male university students between the ages of 17 and 35. We aim to identify the effects on perceived stress measured using a visual analogue scale and physiological stress measured via heart rate using music as a supporting therapy. MethodsTwenty healthy male university students were invited to participate. They were initially asked four questions, to rate their perceived stress, using a visual analogue scale. They were fitted with a heart rate monitor and given head phones. Participants were required for a 9-minute intervention; 6 minutes of silence followed by 3 minutes of music. Visual analogue scale readings were taken before and after the intervention; the heart rate was monitored throughout, recorded at 30 second time point intervals. ResultsA two- way repeated analysis of variance, P value set to 0.05 was used to analyse data. Significant differences were identified in the post groups for lessening perceived stress (VAS) after both interventions (p < 0.001). Heart rate showed a significant difference in the post group only (p = 0.012). ConclusionMusic produced a lessening effect of perceived stress (VAS) with two types of musical intervention, however greater reducing effects were displayed from intervention 2; the participants chosen music. Heart rate did not show a reducing effect on stress during this study.
- presented at
- British College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Date Accepted
- 2018
- Date Submitted
- 9.11.2018 13:13:15
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Number of pages
- 32
- Submitted by:
- 4457
- Pub-Identifier
- 16218
- Inst-Identifier
- 1076
- Keywords
- Coping; Heart rate; Music; Perceived stress; Stress
- Recommended
- 1
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- Thesis
Halman, Hermione, “The effects of two musical interventions on perceived and physiological stress in young healthy male university students”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 4, 2024, https://www.osteopathicresearch.com/s/orw/item/2135