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ARTICLE MUSIC AND MOOD

Oleh :
Ricki Yudhanata

201410330311133

FAKULTAS KEDOKTERAN
UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH MALANG
2014/2015

Article

Music and Mood

Musics beneficial effects on mental health have been known for
thousands of years. Ancient philosophers from Plato to Confucius and the
kings of Israel sang the praises of music and used it to help soothe stress.
Military bands use music to build confidence and courage. Sporting
events provide music to rouse enthusiasm. Schoolchildren use music to
memorize their ABCs. Shopping malls play music to entice consumers
and keep them in the store. Dentists play music to help calm nervous
patients. Modern research supports conventional wisdom that music
benefits mood and confidence. Because of our unique experiences, we
develop different musical tastes and preferences. Despite these
differences, there are some common responses to music. Babies love
lullabies. Maternal singing is particularly soothing, regardless of a moms
formal musical talents or training. Certain kinds of music make almost
everyone feel worse, even when someone says she enjoys it; in a study of
144 adults and teenagers who listened to 4 different kinds of music,
grunge music led to significant increases in hostility, sadness, tension,

and fatigue across the entire group, even in the teenagers who said they
liked it. In another study, college students reported that pop, rock, oldies,
and classical music helped them feel happier and more optimistic,
friendly, relaxed, and calm. An analysis of 5 studies on music for
depression concluded that music therapy is not only acceptable for
depressed patients, but it actually helps improve their moods. Music has
proven useful in helping patients with serious medical illnesses such as
cancer, burns, and multiple sclerosis who are also depressed. If it can
help in these situations, it may be able to help you and your loved ones
experience more positive moods. Since ancient times, it has been known
that certain kinds of music can help soothe away stress. Calming
background music can significantly decrease irritability and promote
calm in elderly nursing home patients with dementia. Music, widely
chosen, lowers stress hormone levels. On the other hand, every parent of
a teenager knows that certain kinds of music, particularly at high
volumes, can induce stress. Knowing that certain kinds of music can
alleviate stress is one thing; being mindful in choosing what kind of
music to listen to is another. Choose your musical intake as carefully as
you choose your food and friends.

source

http://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-

wellness/Pages/Music-and-Mood.aspx

Summary of Article
Musics beneficial effects on mental health have been known for
thousands of years. Modern research supports conventional wisdom that
music benefits mood and confidence. Because of our unique experiences,
we develop different musical tastes and preferences. in a study of 144
adults and teenagers who listened to 4 different kinds of music, grunge
music led to significant increases in hostility, sadness, tension, and
fatigue across the entire group, even in the teenagers who said they liked
it. In another study, college students reported that pop, rock, oldies, and
classical music helped them feel happier and more optimistic, friendly,
relaxed, and calm. An analysis of 5 studies on music for depression
concluded that music therapy is not only acceptable for depressed
patients, but it actually helps improve their moods. Music, widely
chosen, lowers stress hormone levels.

Opinion
This article is interesting because it relates to health. And it was that
attracted me to quote this article. So many people can understand the
benefits of listening to music for our psychological side. It is certainly
very useful for all people to be able to control the psychological side.
And to know what to do in certain moments with the mood of people.
This article is very easy to be understood by everyone, because there are
examples of cases related to this article and many research evidence
about the benefits of music for our mood