A Comparison of Self-Reported Anxiety and Depression Among Undergraduate Music Majors and Nonmusic Majors. Issue 3 (June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gilbert, Danni
• Is Part Of: Journal of music teacher education. Volume 30:Issue 3(2021:Jun.)
• Page Start: 69
• Page End: 83
• Publication Date: 2021-06
• Subjects: anxiety -- depression -- mental health -- music education majors -- music teacher preparation -- nonmusic majors -- preservice teachers -- undergraduate; School music -- Instruction and study -- Periodicals; Music teachers -- Training of -- Periodicals; 780.71
• DOI: 10.1177/10570837211021048
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1057-0837

Abstract

The purpose of this exploratory research study was to compare anxiety and depression levels reported by music majors and nonmajors at a small, private liberal arts university. Study participants completed the Burns Anxiety Inventory and Burns Depression Checklist. Anxiety and depression levels were significantly higher among music majors, and there was a strong, positive relationship between anxiety and depression. Regardless of major, self-reports were not affected by year in school. Implications for additional mental health resources and strategies for improving music major health and self-care are discussed, along with a need for increased music faculty awareness of perceived anxiety and depression leading to modified programs of study.