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The Impact of Mindfulness Training in Music Education on Students' Emotional Regulation and Mental Health: An Empirical Study Based on Instrument Sounds, Rhythm, and Movement
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Abstract
This research examines the impacts of combining mindfulness training with music lessons on the emotional regulation, mental health, and attention of high-school students. Across a 12-week course, 100 15–18-year-old students were exposed to rhythmic movements, instrumental sounds and mindful movement. Qualitative measures, measured with standardised scales, indicated substantial gains in emotional regulation and stress reduction, with average scores increasing 29.6% for emotional regulation and decreasing 20.2% for stress. Assistiveness scores rose as well by 24.6%, indicating the cognitive impact of the intervention. In student journals, qualitative reporting showed a similar shift towards calmness, self-awareness and community, with students reporting that sessions were an enjoyable break from schoolwork. The short-term effects of the study are promising, but because no follow-up is conducted, we do not know how they will affect longer-term outcomes. Research should investigate how different musical instruments and cultural differences impact mindfulness training across a wide range of educational contexts. These results reveal that mindfulness-based music programmes can promote students’ mental wellbeing and academic engagement, and provide a holistic solution to well-being in schools.
Keywords
mindfulness, music education, emotional regulation, mental health, instrument sounds
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Hou,X. (2024). The Impact of Mindfulness Training in Music Education on Students' Emotional Regulation and Mental Health: An Empirical Study Based on Instrument Sounds, Rhythm, and Movement. Advances in Humanities Research,10,9-13.
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