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ERIC Number: EJ1382962
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 50
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Music Education Majors and Mental Health: A Follow-Up Study
Payne, Philip D.
Research and Issues in Music Education, v17 n1 Article 3 2023
Music education majors across the United States (N = 1029) self-reported indicators of depression, anxiety, personality, and stress. According to the results, music education majors are highly busy, and report elevated levels of stress as compared to their peers. Semester enrollment averages include: 18.5 hours (including 0 credit courses) a semester, rehearsing an average of 9.08 hours a week, and a majority of whom work an average of 13-15 hours a week all while reporting high perceived stress levels. Furthermore, 74% of respondents required additional screening on the DSM-V for depression with over 70% exhibiting symptoms of moderate or severe depression; whereas, 84% of the respondents required additional screening for anxiety with over 74% showing signs of moderate and severe anxiety. Both series of results represent significant increases from the original study. The discussion provides possible explanations and suggestions for future considerations regarding music education majors and mental health. [Research in this manuscript was presented as a presentation at the 2021 Biennial National Conference for the National Association for Music Education in a Virtual Platform.]
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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