The Role of Music Therapy in Improving College Students' Mental Health and Self-efficacy

Interventional Trial (Randomized Experimental Design)

Study Goal:

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured music therapy program in improving mental health (depression, anxiety, stress) and self-efficacy among college students.

Key Questions the Study Aims to Answer:

Does music therapy significantly reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in college students?

Does music therapy significantly enhance self-efficacy in college students?

How do improvements in mental health relate to changes in self-efficacy?

Study Design:

Researchers will compare outcomes between two groups:

Experimental Group: Receives a 2-week daily music therapy intervention (1 hour per session) in a controlled environment.

Control Group: Does not receive any music therapy intervention during the study period.

Participant Activities:

Complete pre- and post-intervention assessments using validated scales:

Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale (DASS-21) to measure mental health status.

Self-Efficacy Scale to evaluate confidence in personal capabilities.

Experimental group participants will:

Engage in daily music therapy sessions featuring rhythmically smooth and soothing music selected to promote relaxation.

Experience the intervention in a quiet, controlled environment.

Control group participants will:

Continue their regular routines without any therapeutic intervention.

All participants will submit responses via electronic questionnaires (Wenjuanxing platform) to ensure efficient and accurate data collection.

Duration:

Intervention Period: 2 weeks.

Data Collection: Pre-intervention baseline assessment, immediate post-intervention assessment.