Abstract
Myths about the power of music to regulate and change emotional states are found in each culture. Googling the words “music
and stress” produces promises for different types of music specially designed to assist managing stress. Music therapists
are familiar with using different techniques to reduce stress with different populations. This paper examines both the application
of music to stress management and the neurological and physiological mechanisms of stress that can be modulated by music.
and stress” produces promises for different types of music specially designed to assist managing stress. Music therapists
are familiar with using different techniques to reduce stress with different populations. This paper examines both the application
of music to stress management and the neurological and physiological mechanisms of stress that can be modulated by music.
- Content Type Journal Article
- DOI 10.1007/s10804-010-9117-4
- Authors
- Nechama Yehuda, Department of Music, Bar-Ilan University, 52900 Ramat Gan, Israel
- Journal Journal of Adult Development
- Online ISSN 1573-3440
- Print ISSN 1068-0667