Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
Year: 2024
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Relationship of MI (Music and Imagery) & the Emotional Sense of Stability
Seung Woo Lee
ABSTRACT:
This study analyzed existing research data on how people respond to music and explored the relationship between Music Listening and Imagery (MI) and emotional stability. Additionally, an experiment was conducted to validate MI. The experiment involved analyzing a music therapy program, which was conducted for a total of 6 sessions, with the researcher as the subject. To verify the effectiveness of the experiment, the Integrated Evaluation of Stress and Stress Vulnerability for Children and Adolescents (IESS-A) test was administered before the start of the music therapy program and after its completion to compare the results. The music therapy program included music listening, imagery through drawing, and dialogue. After conducting the experiment, the results from measuring changes in IESSA indicated a decrease in Stress Response, Stress Vulnerability, and Stress Factors, alongside an increase in Stress Protection scores. Additionally, analysis of the content and meaning of Imagery revealed signs of emotional stability, including feelings of comfort, happiness, and enjoyment. When verbal responses were categorized using Daniel Goleman’s five emotional intelligence factors—Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Management, and Self-Motivation —it was found that all these factors were represented. These findings suggest that the MI music therapy program is effective in providing emotional and psychological support and plays a role in fostering healthy emotional stability. Consequently, this study demonstrates that the MI music therapy program can facilitate individuals in exploring their inner selves in a novel way and assist them in redefining their future roles and identities.
keywords: Emotion, Imagery, Listening, Music, Therapy