Exploring the Role of Music on the Development of Emotional Intelligence and Self-Concept amongst Musicians and Non-Musicians

Author(s)	Ms. Megha Ravuri, Dr. Soumya RR
Country	India
Abstract	This paper explores the role of music on emotional intelligence and self-concept by comparing two groups: musicians and non-musicians. Emotional intelligence and self-concept are crucial for psychological well-being and social competence. Music, with it's inherent emotional expressiveness, is believed to influence these areas of human experience. A quantitative design will be used, employing standardized measures such as the Emotional Intelligence Inventory (Thomas & Sushama, 2003) and the Self-liking/Self-Comparison Scale. The sample (n=110) will be purposively selected and equally distributed between musicians and non-musicians. This research aims to provide empirical evidence on music's role in enhancing emotional well-being and interpersonal skills, informing educational practices and interventions for socio-emotional development.
Keywords	Music, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Concept, Musicians, Non-Musicians, Mixed-Methods, Socio-Emotional Dimensions
Field	Arts > Movies / Music / TV
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-07-17
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.51332

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