Music: Impact on Memorisation and Anxiety Among Children

Authors

  • Dr. Nidhi Roy Choudhury Assistant professor, Department of Psychology, School of Allied Healthcare and Sciences, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Dharani. N M.Sc. Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, School of Allied Healthcare and Sciences, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25215/0904.004

Keywords:

Impact, Music, Memorisation, Verbal Memory, Anxiety, Stress Hormones

Abstract

Music is a form of art that each and every individual enjoy. It is a habit for few and an addiction for few. Music has powerful effects on the mind. Various styles of music can have a significant effect on a person’s mood very quickly, and it can help them experience and process a wide range of emotions such as happiness, excitement, sadness, calmness and thoughtfulness. Music produces pleasing tones with melody, rhythm and harmony. It helps an individual to express untold emotions. Music also helps is remembering things. Memorization is done as a part of learning so as the learner will be able to remember particular events. Music effects the amount of stress hormones that the body releases and reducing these hormones can help relieve symptoms of anxiety. Hence music has an impact on reducing anxiety. This study deals with the impact of music on memorization and anxiety on children with various researches including concepts of how music training improves verbal memory, effect of music while studying, relation between music and memory. The present study analyses the available research on the similar topic, which discuss the relationship between music and its impact on memorization. The study also explores how music can help to reduce the level of anxiety amongst children.

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Published

2022-11-05

How to Cite

Dr. Nidhi Roy Choudhury, & Dharani. N. (2022). Music: Impact on Memorisation and Anxiety Among Children. International Journal of Indian Psychȯlogy, 9(4). https://doi.org/10.25215/0904.004