Effect of Multivoice Chorus on Interpersonal Communication Disorder

Area of Science:

• Music Therapy
• Psychological Intervention
• Mental Health

Background:

• Multipart chorus music therapy is accessible for individuals of varying skill levels.
• College students are a suitable demographic for participation in chorus interventions.
• Understanding the impact of music therapy on student mental well-being is crucial for educational institutions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the efficacy of multivoice chorus intervention in enhancing college students' mental health.
• To develop a novel model for improving college student mental well-being through music and psychological counseling.
• To provide a reference for psychological correction work within educational settings.

Main Methods:

• Fifty college students in prison were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups.
• The experimental group received a 3-month intervention combining multivoice chorus with group psychological counseling techniques.
• Psychological assessments, including anxiety, trust, social avoidance, shyness, loneliness, and personality tests, were administered before and after the intervention.

Main Results:

• Multivoice chorus intervention, combined with psychological counseling, significantly improved interpersonal communication skills and emotional management in college students.
• The music-enhanced psychological counseling approach demonstrated superior effectiveness and stability compared to traditional psychological counseling alone.
• Participants showed improved self-awareness, objective evaluation of others, and collaborative skills through mutual assistance within the chorus group.

Conclusions:

• Multipart chorus music therapy, integrated with psychological counseling, offers a more effective and stable intervention for interpersonal communication disorders in college students.
• Music serves as a pivotal medium, facilitating a more engaging and successful therapeutic process.
• This integrated approach promotes self-help, mutual support, and enhanced interpersonal skills among college students.