Sorting Out Mood, Stress and Social Interest One Rhythm at a Time

Document Type

Oral Presentation

Publication Date

3-26-2019

Year of Award

2019

Date Assignment Submitted

2019

Abstract

Ansbacher (1968, p. 148) describes social interest as an “interest in the interests of mankind”. This interest allows individuals to develop an understanding of others and how to interact empathically in social situations. Social interest promotes characteristics that encourages contribution to mankind as a whole, instead of seeking personal inferiorities (Crandall, 1975). One hundred college students completed three questionnaires examining social interest, perceived social stress and affective mood before and after participating in a group drumming activity. Preliminary results suggest that as social interest increased, perceived social stress decreased and mood improved after participating in group drumming. Implications of this study’s findings suggest using the drumming intervention on college campuses in order to promote social interest, improve mood and decrease stress.

Publisher

Lynn University

Conference/Symposium

Lynn University Student Research Symposium

Contest

Oral Presentation

Award

Winner

City/State

Boca Raton, FL

Department

College of Arts and Sciences

Comments

The oral presentation winner was “Sorting Out Mood, Stress and Social Interest One Rhythm at a Time,” by Abbigail Rinard in collaboration with Dr. Patrick Cooper and Dr. Jon Sperry.

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