Effect of Indian Classical Music on Psychological wellbeing

Yashaswi M. K

Effect of Indian Classical Music on Psychological wellbeing

Keywords : Indian Classical Music, Musicians, Non-musicians, Psychological Wellbeing


Abstract

Indian Classical Music is the essence of Indian culture and tradition. This study attempts to explore the effect of Indian classical music (Hindustani or Carnatic) on psychological wellbeing of a selected population. Data was gathered from 30 young adults who were acquainted with and had received the training in Indian classical music (Musicians) and from 30 more adults who were not acquainted and trained in Indian classical music (non-Musicians). The tool used to assess the wellbeing was the psychological wellbeing scale designed and standardized by Carol D Ryff (1989). The obtained data were tabulated and analyzed using‘t’ test. This study implicated statistically significant difference between the two groups in their level of psychological wellbeing.

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