Impact of Music Engagement on the Well-Being of University Students: A Case Study of Northern Sindh

Ali Sher Burdi; Sahib Oad; Mujeeb-ur-Rehman; Abdul Razzaque

doi:10.63056/

Authors

Ali Sher Burdi Department of Media & Communication Studies, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur Mirs, Sindh Author
Sahib Oad Department of Media & Communication Studies, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur Mirs, Sindh Author
Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Department of Media & Communication Studies, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur Mirs, Sindh Author
Abdul Razzaque Department of Media & Communication Studies, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur Mirs, Sindh Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63056/

Keywords:

Music Engagement, Psychological wellbeing, Emotional wellbeing, social wellbeing, University Students, Northern Sindh

Abstract

This study explores the impact of music engagement (ME) on the psychological, social, and emotional wellbeing of university students in northern Sindh. Despite music's recognized therapeutic potential, there is limited historical research examining its role in the psychological and academic lives of students in this region. The primary objective of this research is to assess the impact of music engagement on students’ overall wellbeing. A quantitative, cross-sectional survey design was adopted, involving a purposive sample of 350 university students. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings reveal that music engagement significantly influences students’ psychological, social, and emotional wellbeing, contributing to improved mental health and enhancing overall student wellbeing. These results underscore the importance of integrating music engagement into student wellbeing strategies to support positive psychological development.