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Abstract:
BACKGROUND:
Depression is a prevalent psychological condition that adversely affects individuals' emotional well-being, cognitive abilities and quality of life. Among students, factors such as academic pressure, lifestyle changes and lack of creative outlets can contribute to increased depressive symptoms. Music as a form of creative expression has been widely recognized for its therapeutic benefits in alleviating stress, enhancing mood and promoting emotional regulation. This comparative study aims to measure and analyze the levels of depression among non-music and music students, highlighting the potential psychological benefits of musical engagement.
OBJECTIVE: To measure and compare the level of depression among non-music and music students.
HYPOTHISIS: There would be significant difference in Depression between non-music and music students
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The sample consisted of 80 students (40 music and 40 non-music students) aged 16-21 years, from in and around Belagavi city selected by using convenience sampling method. Depression scale from DASS (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale) used for assessment.
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Percentage method and Independent t-test were applied.
RESULTS: Results showed that the majority of participants in the music group (97.50%) had normal levels of depression.
CONCLUSION: The level of depression was low in music students and there was a significant difference between non-music and music students on depression.
Keywords:
Depression, Music, Non-Music Students and cognitive functioning
Cite Article:
"Depression among Non-Music and Music students- A Comparative study", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 3, page no.a465-a470, March-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2503061.pdf
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2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.14 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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