Published on April 2025 | Alternative Medicine, Medical Therapy, Music Therapy

Music Therapy as a Viable Alternative Medicine for Improving Psychological Well-being

Music therapy, as a form of alternative medicine, utilizes the inherent mood-enhancing properties of music to promote mental health and overall well-being. This therapeutic approach involves goal-oriented activities such as music creation, songwriting, singing, dancing and listening to music. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy in improving psychological health. An empirical research design was employed, with data gathered from a sample of 416 participants through a structured questionnaire. Cluster sampling was used to select participants from the general public, with a particular focus on the Chennai region. The study examined variables such as gender, age, educational background, occupation and marital status. Key aspects analyzed included participants’ awareness of music therapy, personal experiences with it and the reasons individuals would recommend it as a therapeutic intervention. Data analysis involved the use of graphs as means for visually representing the results and was generated using SPSS. The findings reveal that while there is moderate awareness of music therapy, several gaps exist in public knowledge, particularly regarding its psychological benefits and applications. The findings reveal a moderate level of awareness about music therapy, but significant gaps remain, particularly regarding its psychological benefits. To address this issue, the study suggests implementing more comprehensive awareness campaigns and educational initiatives to bridge the knowledge gap and encourage wider adoption of music therapy as an effective psychological intervention.