ABSTRACT:

Music interventions are used for stress reduction in a variety of settings because of the positive effects of
music listening on both physiological arousal (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure, and hormonal levels) and
psychological stress experiences (e.g., restlessness, anxiety, and nervousness).Musical therapy is an
established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address
physical, emotional, cognitive needs of an individual. Purpose of this study is to identify the effectiveness
of musical therapy among adults in reducing stress. We have 100 patients in hospital management in
which there were 50 male and 50 female patients who were suffering from stress. We gave them musical
therapy to rule out the level of stress after the therapy. We performed the questionnaire from all the
patient who were suffering from the stress and then we rule out the significant changes after musical
therapy. By observing their mood swings and level of anxiety after therapy.

INTRODUCTION:

BACKGROUND:

Stress reduction has become increasingly important in health care practices of many professional fields,
including music therapy. Continuous high levels of stress have been shown to negatively affect our
health. Music can have a profound effect on both the emotions and the body. Faster music can make you
feel more alert and concentrate better. Upbeat music can make you feel more optimistic and positive
about life. A slower tempo can quiet your mind and relax your muscles, making you feel soothed while
releasing the stress of the day. Music is effective for relaxation and stress management. Research
confirms these personal experiences with music. Current findings indicate that music around 60 beats
per minute can cause the brain to synchronize with the beat causing alpha brainwaves (frequencies from
8 - 14 hertz or cycles per second). This alpha brainwave is what is present when we are relaxed and
conscious. To induce sleep (a delta brainwave of 5 hertz), a person may need to devote at least 45
minutes, in a relaxed position, listening to calming music. Researchers at Stanford University have said
that "listening to music seems to be able to change brain functioning to the same extent as medication."
They noted that music is something that almost anybody can access and makes it an easy stress
reduction tool.

PROBLEM STATEMENT:

Stress is a natural phenomenon in which individual experiences both psychological and physiological
changes in the body. There are some causing factors that contribute to stress such as emotional
problems, depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, low esteem. It is essential to recognize the stress factors
among adult. Through, this descriptive study it is necessary to rule out stress factors.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS:

Q1 what are the strategies used to relief stress among adult through music therapy

Q2 How to rule out the significant changes among adult after giving musical therapy
Q3 How to evaluate the level of stress among adult after giving music therapy

Q4 how can we observe mood swings among adult after music therapy

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE:

 To identify the factors mainly contributing towards stress.

 To observe mood swings before and after therapy

 To assess the level of stress among adult after giving music therapy

RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS:

Ho: There is significant relationship between stress and effectiveness of musical therapy among adults

Ha: There is no significant relationship between stress and effectiveness of musical therapy among
adults.

RATIONALE:

The purpose of this study is to systematically collect practice-based knowledge on both the most
efficient music therapy interventions, such as therapeutic methods or exercises, and elements of
those interventions, such as musical techniques, used by music therapists to reduce stress in
patients.

SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY:

The current study is significant considering the current levels of anxiety and depression reported among
emerging adults (NIMH, 2005). Anxiety and depression are specific areas of concern presently. The
current study aimed to see if music could alter anxiety and depression, without inducing or taking
measures to alter the mood of participants. However, it was not found to impact anxiety or depression in
the current study.

OPERATIONAL DEFINITION:

Stress can be defined operationally as the means by which the bodies coping mechanism adapts to
external stimuli and changes in the surrounding environment, as claimed by Frank Morelli, Different
people will experience varying symptoms based on their degree of stress and their body’s natural
response.

LITERATURE REVIEW:

According to Burrai et al., 2016; Koelsch et al., 2016; Kreutz et al., 2012; Linnemann et al., 2015:Music

listening is strongly associated with stress reduction by the decrease of physiological arousal as indicated
by reduced cortisol levels, lowered heart rate, and decreases in mean arterial pressure Music can also
reduce negative emotions and feelings, such as subjective worry, state anxiety, restlessness or
nervousness

According to MacDonald, 2013, Jurcău & Jurcău, 2012 :The use of music therapy (MT)

shows promising benefits in many areas but is just one subset of creative art therapy, sometimes

known as expressive therapy or creative therapy. Dance, movement, drama, writing, sand, art,

music, play, and horticulture all fall under the purview of creative art therapy. Music research has

existed since the early 20th century with over 100 years of practice and research (MacDonald,

2013). Music can reduce stress and tension, improving coping with physical and emotional

stress, improve empathy and compassion, and reduce pain and anxiety (Jurcău & Jurcău, 2012).

According to Chanda, Levitin, 2013: Since 2006, no studies have been conducted in which the

content of music therapy interventions aimed at stress reduction for adults was described clearly

and systematically. However, there is a growing body of neuropsychological evidence showing

the positive influence of music on lowering people’s stress levels (Chanda and Levitin,

2013; Thaut and Hoemberg , 2014; Koelsch et al., 2016).

According to Bradt and Dileo ,2014: Music interventions as a part of music therapy are offered by
trained music therapists and are characterized by the presence of a therapeutic process and the use of
personal music experiences (Bradt & Dileo, 2014; Bradt et al., 2013b; Dileo, 2006; Gold et al., 2011;
Kamioka et al., 2014). Music interventions in the practice of music therapy may concern music listening
or music playing, but May also include composing, songwriting, or interacting with music (Leubner &
Hinterberger, 2017).

Music may also affect stress-related emotional states, such as subjective worry,

anxiety, restlessness or nervousness (Akin & Iskender, 2011; Cohen et al., 1983;
Pittman & Kridli, 2011; Pritchard, 2009). This is because music can modulate
activity in brain structures that are known to be crucially involved in emotional
processes. Recent neuroimaging studies on music and emotion showed that music
may strongly influence the amygdala, a part of the limbic system, which is a
section of the brain that plays a crucial role in the regulation of emotional
processes by releasing endorphins. These neurotransmitters play an important role
in enhancing a sense of well-being (Blood & Zatorre, 2001; Hodges, 2011;
Koelsch, 2015; Koelsch, Siebel, & Fritz, 2011b; Levitin, 2009; Moore, 2013; Thaut
& Wheeler, 2010; Uhlig, Jaschke, & Scherder, 2013; Zatorre, 2015)
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