Advances in Psychological Sciences and Applications
Vol. 2 No. 02 (2026): Articles in Press - Advances in Psychological Sciences and Applications

The Role of Art and Music Interventions in Mediating Emotional Regulation and Reducing Academic Stress among University Students

Muqaffi (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Popy Mayasari Afendy (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Nadia Aulia Nadhirah (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Ilfiandra (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Juntika Nurihsan (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Ipah Saripah (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Sudaryat Nurdin Akhmad (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Dody Hartanto (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Jul 2026

Abstract

Academic stress is a common issue experienced by university students and is closely associated with mental health conditions and a decline in academic performance. Emotion regulation plays a crucial role in stress management and has been proven to be an adaptive ability that enhances well-being. Interventions involving arts and music have increasingly been explored as effective approaches to improving emotion regulation skills among university students. This paper aims to systematically review existing studies related to Arts and music-based interventions in enhancing emotion regulation and reducing academic stress among university students, as well as to identify the intervention methods implemented. The method used in this paper is a systematic review of experimental studies, meta-analyses, and qualitative research focusing on arts and music interventions among university students. The analysis of results is based on measurements of academic stress, emotion regulation, and psychological well-being. The main findings indicate that Arts and music-based interventions consistently reduce academic stress levels and help improve students’ emotion regulation skills. In conclusion, Arts and music-based interventions are effective in enhancing emotion regulation and reducing academic stress among university students. Such approaches can be integrated into mental health support programs, including counseling and group guidance services, for students at the university level.

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Journal Info

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APSA

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Subject

Religion Humanities Health Professions Neuroscience Social Sciences

Description

Advances in Psychological Sciences and Applications is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of psychological science. APSA provides a platform for innovative research that bridges the gap between theory and practice, exploring how ...