Comparisons of cognitive, music, and imagery techniques on anxiety reduction with university students

Journal/Book: Journal of College Student Development. 1992; 33: 516-523.

Abstract: Investigated the effectiveness of imagery, music, and cognitive therapeutic techniques in the reduction of anxiety among 265 university students. Students were administered the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and 78 Ss (aged 19-43 yrs) participated in the study. Results indicate that highly anxious Ss using music and imagery techniques might have an effective and alternate method for reducing state anxiety. Findings suggest that music plus imagery treatment could assist in teaching Ss to reduce trait anxiety. ABSTRACT 2: Familiar-sedative music plus imagery was the most effective technique in reducing university student's state anxiety compared to music, a cognitive intervention, or a control group. Two appendices include an Imagery Script and a Cognitive Intervention Script used in the investigation.

Note: music &/vs imagery vs cognitive therapeutic techniques; state vs trait anxiety reduction; 19 43 yr olds

Keyword(s): Music therapy; imagery ; cognitive therapy; anxiety ; adulthood

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