This study aims to evaluate the effects of music therapy awareness, mindfulness-based breathing, and core exercises on stress, resilience, and relaxation in university students. Stress is highly prevalent in this population and can negatively affect both academic performance and physical and psychological health. By combining music therapy with breathing and core exercises, the study seeks to provide a holistic approach to improving students' well-being
University students often experience high levels of stress due to academic and social responsibilities, which may lead to reduced cognitive performance, decreased endurance, and health problems. Effective stress management strategies are therefore essential to support academic achievement and quality of life. Music therapy has been shown to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Mindfulness-based breathing exercises enhance body awareness, calmness, and resilience, while core exercises improve physical endurance, posture, and general well-being. In a university setting, the integration of these approaches may reduce stress levels and increase both psychological and physical resilience. This study will recruit 80 healthy volunteers aged 18-30, consisting of university students or young adults. Participants must be willing to give informed consent and must not have severe musculoskeletal, neurological, or systemic health conditions that prevent exercise. Individuals with significant hearing loss, recent surgery, or psychiatric conditions that may interfere with participation will also be excluded. The primary objective is to investigate the effects of music therapy awareness, mindfulness-based breathing, and core exercises on stress levels, resilience, and relaxation among students. The secondary objective is to explore the potential impact of these interventions on academic performance and social relationships.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
80
Participants will engage in a structured program combining mindfulness-based breathing exercises, core stability/strength exercises, and music therapy awareness sessions. Sessions will be delivered in a lecture-hall setting, approximately 2-3 times per week, lasting 45-60 minutes, for a total duration of 4-8 weeks.
Change in Perceived Stress Score assessed by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a 10-item self-report questionnaire designed to measure the degree to which individuals perceive their lives as stressful. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). Total scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating greater perceived stress
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Change in core muscle endurance assessed by the Plank Test
Core muscle endurance will be evaluated using the Plank Test. Participants are instructed to hold a standard prone plank position for as long as possible. The time (in seconds) is recorded from the start of the position until loss of proper form or voluntary termination.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Change in core muscle endurance assessed by the Plank Test assessing by score
Core muscle endurance will be evaluated using the Plank Test. Scores range from 0 seconds (minimum) to the maximum duration the participant can maintain proper posture
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Change in relaxation/calmness assessed by 5-point Likert Scale questionnaire
Participants rate their perceived relaxation on a 5-point Likert Scale (1 = very tense, 5 = very relaxed). Higher scores indicate greater calmness and relaxation (better outcome)
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
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