Exploring the relationship between music engagement and music function with emotion and psychological well-being

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between music engagement, music function, music emotion, and psychological Well Being. A sample of 60 young adults (18-30years, M = 22.7 years) completed measures of the above constructs and data were analysed via correlations. Significant correlations were found between music engagement and emotion of the individuals; music engagement and psychological wellbeing; Music function and emotion of an individual; music function and music engagement but a negative correlation between music function and psychological wellbeing. The findings also show a significant positive correlation among the different variables and there dimensions. Music listening mainly served as a ‘source of pleasure and enjoyment’ and which ‘calms, motivates, or reminds of past events’. Based on the findings, psychological benefits of music and music therapy has been discussed.