Active Music Medicine’s Impact on Internalized Disorders: A Pilot Study

Active Music Medicine’s Impact on Internalized Disorders: A Pilot Study

The positive consequences of music intervention on depression and anxiety symptoms were investigated in a small sample of college students randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. Experimental group participants created music daily using an online program called Soundtrap. A2 (Group: experimental and control) x 3 (Time: baseline, week 1, week 2) mixed factorial design was used. Baseline, midline, and one-week follow-up scores were measured using the Beck Depression Inventory, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and General Self-Efficacy Scale. It was expected that there would be a decrease in anxiety and depression symptoms, as well as an increase in self-efficacy for intervention participants. Results showed that state anxiety and depression decreased, while self-efficacy increased from intervention. It can also be noted that more sessions completed by a participant lead to a greater decrease in symptoms and scores on the BDI and STAI. These results exemplify a practically significant correlation between active music medicine, a decrease in anxiety, and an increase in general self-efficacy.

White, Dominique

Rider University

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