Psychophysiological effects of music on sadness in participants with and without depressive symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sadness can be a harbinger of serious medical conditions and a primary manifestation of depressive symptoms. Music is a promising modality for regulating sadness, although its effect on participants, whether with or without long-term depressive symptoms, remains unknown. In this study, the effect of music on sadness regulation was investigated using psychological and physiological indicators between depressed and non-depressed individuals.

Methods

Data were collected from 149 participants (18 to 29 years old). The participants were divided into two groups (depressed and non-depressed groups) based on their depressive symptoms, experienced sadness induction, and music intervention. Electrocardiogram signals were collected to measure heart rate variability (HRV).

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11863932 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature