Music performance for stress regulation and psychosomatic well-being among female Chinese students
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: This study addressed stress and mental health challenges among female Chinese university students, stemming from academic pressures, societal expectations, and impacts on reproductive health. It investigated music performance as a non-pharmacological intervention to improve psychological well-being and reproductive health. Guided by the Biopsychosocial and Transactional Model of Stress, a mixed-methods design was employed, including a quasi-experiment, a survey (n=900), and interviews (n=40). An 8-week music program was implemented. Data analysis (t-tests, ANOVA, SEM) showed a significant reduction in stress and improved health outcomes. Stress reduction was a key pathway, while SEM revealed a complementary pathway involving social bonding and emotional expression. Demographic factors like income were moderators. Qualitative data emphasized music's role in emotional release and self-care. We conclude that music is a potent, sustainable, and culturally relevant intervention for student well-being.
Authors: Yanli Wang, Sheng Pan
Institutions: Taiyuan University, Hangzhou Medical College
Language: English
Topic: Music Therapy and Health
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7128990742