Role of music in the development of psychological well-being

Pages:155-158
Minakshi Rana (Department of Psychology, GGDSD College, Chandigarh)

Psychological aspects have acquired a very pivotal place in all spheres of life these days. Every person is getting affected by the changing world’s scenario. People these days are more stressed out which has a negative impact on their well-being. The purpose of this paper is to focus on how Music constructively contributes to positive emotions and enhances Psychological well-being. Music can be considered as an informal type of self-medicated therapy. Many call it, ‘Healing without Medicine’. Music has a therapeutic effect in the human life. It helps us connect with our deeper self and bring our emotions to the fore. It has the power to take the listener to a different world where there is only emotional ecstasy. Thus the present paper is an attempt to emphasize the beneficial impact of music on the Psychological well-being of people.