The Impact of Music on Mood Regulation

Abstract

Our society, way of life, and behaviour are all influenced by music, and its significance appears to be closely related to its emotional impact. The researcher was curious to study how music’s impact on mood regulation influences college students’ lives. Objective This study aims to examine the influence of how music affects students’ capacity to regulate their moods among college students. Hypothesis Data were collected on a total sample of 50 students. It was collected from Dehradun. The age range of students was 18 to 23 years. Out of 50, 19 Males and 19 females were selected in the final sample that fell within the criteria, according to the B-MMR manual guidelines. Tool Used the Music in Mood Regulation (B-MMR) scale, created by Saarikallio (2008) Method This study used a quantitative methodology to examine the usage of music for regulating one’s mood. In order to develop a theoretical framework, an analysis assessment of the literature is initially carried out, highlighting the importance of mood-related meanings in students’ interactions with music. Following this, 50 university students were given access to a Google Form survey. A total of 38 replies were gathered, with 50% of the participants being female and 50% being male. Result showed that both male and female use music for mood regulation. The use of music for mood regulation was also related to musical background, musical preferences, and general mood regulation abilities.