Effects of relaxation programs with music on human immune function and mood
Year: 2007
Type: article
Abstract: We investigated the effect of relaxation on immune function in healthy university students who underwent a stress management relaxation program that combined physical and mental activation with the calming effect of meditation. Changes in immune response were determined by measuring concentrations of secretory immunoglobulin A （S-IgA） and cortisol. Mood changes were assessed by Profile of Mood States （POMS）. Music was added to the relaxation program in one group to evaluate the effect of music on immune response. The relationship between immune response and changes in emotions and mood was also studied. After completion of the relaxation program, there was a significant increase in S-IgA concentration but no change in cortisol concentration, indicating a transient immune response. Negative mood was significantly improved by the program. These findings suggest that the mixed relaxation program used in this study is effective for managing stress. Significant correlation between changes in cortisol concentrations and Vigor scores of POMS, suggesting that it would be morderate stimulation of the autonomic nervous system by mental activation on the program.
DOI: 10.69223/0000004528
Authors: Kayoko Urakawa, Akiko Okawa, 加代子 浦川
Language: English
Topic: Music Therapy and Health
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W46581809