The Effect of Music on Anger and Stress in Elderly

Abstract

This study is a systematic review on determining the effect of music on anger and stress in elderly. The study was conducted by checking Pubmed, Wiley Interscience, Google Scholar databases. A total of six articles that were compatible with the keywords were evaluated. According to the findings of the systematic review, music increases the sense of independence in the elderly. The feeling of independence is an important factor in increasing one's self-confidence. This allows the elderly to cope better with feelings of helplessness and depression. It has been stated that music has an effect of decreasing anxiety in elderly living in a nursing home. One of the most important problems in elderly is loneliness. In a study conducted in a nursing home, it was stated that there was a decrease in the perception of loneliness by the music that was played to the elderly. As a result, listening to music has a positive effect on diseases. As listening to music positively affects the anxiety, loneliness and comfort levels of elderly, it is recommended that music therapy should be used as a complementary treatment method in elderly care.

Keywords: Elderly, Anger, Stress, Music Intervention, Music Therapy

Special Issue of Health Sciences

DOI: 10.7176/JSTR/6-03-30