The Effect of Playing a Musical Instrument on Aggression and the Vulnerability to Stress in Young Adults

Authors : İlker Kömürcü

Pages : 387-398

Doi:10.26650/CONS2024-1539510

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Publication Date : 2024-12-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study examined the effects of playing musical instruments on the vulnerability to stress and aggression levels of young adults. The sample group of the study consisted of 223 young adults between the ages of 18-30. The data of the study were obtained using the Buss-Perry Aggression Scale and Stress Control 4.2-OS (Vulnerability) scales. Since the data met the normality assumption, parametric tests were used. The results of the study showed that individuals who played musical instruments had significantly lower levels of physical aggression, anger, and vulnerability to stress than individuals who did not play musical instruments. In addition, it was found that the level of physical aggression, anger, and vulnerability to stress decreased as the duration of playing an instrument increased. The results show that participation in playing musical instruments has a beneficial effect on reducing aggressive behavior and improving stress management skills.
Keywords : Müzik, saldırganlık, strese yatkınlık, enstrüman çalma, genç yetişkinlik