Research Questions
#1.
What is the correlation between preferences for high-energy genres (e.g., metal, EDM, rock, hip hop) versus low-energy genres (e.g., classical, folk) and self-reported anxiety, depression, and insomnia?
#2.
Is there a relationship between the number of hours per day spent listening to music and self-reported depression scores, after controlling for age and musical background?
#3.
What influence does multi-tasking (i.e. working while
listening) have on the emotional impact or mood
regulation effects across different music genres?
Why Music?
We chose to focus our Digital Humanities project on the relationship between music and mental health because of music’s prevalence throughout our daily lives. Our team shares a strong appreciation for music and its ability in improving our moods, helping us stay focused during studying, and fostering community. With several studies claiming a strong connection between music and emotional well-being, we were interested in exploring how different types of music may influence emotional state and mental disorders.
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Learn about our research findings and data visualizations on music and mental health.