ERIC Number: EJ1297608
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Jun
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1057-0837
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A Comparison of Self-Reported Anxiety and Depression among Undergraduate Music Majors and Nonmusic Majors
Journal of Music Teacher Education, v30 n3 p69-83 Jun 2021
The purpose of this exploratory research study was to compare anxiety and depression levels reported by music majors and nonmajors at a small, private liberal arts university. Study participants completed the Burns Anxiety Inventory and Burns Depression Checklist. Anxiety and depression levels were significantly higher among music majors, and there was a strong, positive relationship between anxiety and depression. Regardless of major, self-reports were not affected by year in school. Implications for additional mental health resources and strategies for improving music major health and self-care are discussed, along with a need for increased music faculty awareness of perceived anxiety and depression leading to modified programs of study.
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Music Education, Depression (Psychology), Anxiety, Mental Health, Measurement Techniques, College Faculty, Majors (Students), Nonmajors, Correlation, Music Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Burnout, Stress Variables, Socialization, Teacher Educators, Personality Traits, Daily Living Skills
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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