The Effects of a Music Intervention on Stress, Anxiety and Academic Performance on Nursing Students

The Effects of a Music Intervention on Stress, Anxiety, and Academic Performance Among New Undergraduate Nursing Students

This study is examining the effect of listening to music on personal variables such as stress, anxiety, and academic performance. Previous research has shown that listening to music can help in reducing the effects of anxiety and stress.

Students will be divided and randomized into two recording groups: 1.) Music Intervention Group, 2.) Non-Music Control Group. The music intervention group will receive a 15-minute music intervention and variables such as heart rate, blood pressure, anxiety, and academic performance will be measured. The non-music control group will not receive the intervention; however, the same variables will be measured.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years and older
• Enrolled at UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing clinical course
• First semester undergraduate nursing student

Exclusion Criteria:

• Under 18 years
• Second, third or fourth semester undergraduate nursing student