Musical Sophistication and Anxiety
A Study on University Students
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21771769 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yusuf Dursun (0000-0003-1576-0806, MİLLİ EĞİTİM BAKANLIĞI), Turan Sağer (0000-0002-1059-678X, Alanya University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-23 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Música Hodie (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1676-3939 • E-ISSN: 2317-6776 |
| Publisher | Universidade Federal de Goias (PUBLISHER • BR) |
| DOI | 10.5216/mh.v25.82651 |
| OpenAlex | W4417118083 |
| Language | EN |
This study explored the relationship between musical sophistication and anxiety levels among university students, considering the high prevalence of anxiety and its adverse effects on student well-being. Using a survey design, data were collected from 229 students at Yıldız Technical University via the Personal Information Form, the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and the Goldsmiths Musical Sophistication Index (Gold-MSI TR). Findings revealed a notable prevalence of anxiety symptoms: 19.7% reported none, 28.4% mild, 29.7% moderate, and 22.3% severe. Anxiety levels were significantly higher among female students (p
Anxiety · Beck Anxiety Inventory · Music education · Musical · Perception · Singing · Sophistication · Diverse Music Education Insights · Music Therapy and Health · Neuroscience and Music Perception
| Highly cited | No |
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