Sorting Out Mood, Stress and Social Interest One Rhythm at a Time
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
3-26-2019
Year of Award
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
Recommended Citation
Rinard, A., Cooper, P. J., & Sperry, J. (2019, March 26). Sorting out mood, stress and social interest one rhythm at a time. Oral presentation at the College of Arts and Sciences Student Symposium, Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL.
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.