The Relationship between University Students' Music Preferences and Drug Abuse Tendencies and Personality Traits

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine whether music preferences differ in terms of drug abuse tendencies and personality traits with regard to the type of music that music teacher candidates listen to. The research group of the study was comprised of 141 university students. Research data were collected using the Substance Use Tendency Scale, the Adjective-Based Personality Test (ABPT), and the Personal Information Form developed by the researchers. Pop music (93.6%) was determined to be the music type most listened to, and Heavy Metal music (21.3%) music the type least listened to. While the students were determining their music preferences, they indicated that the moods (99.3%) and the melody of the music (98.6%) were primarily important. The results of the analysis show that there are significant differences in music preferences based on the tendency for drug abuse and on personality traits. Findings have been discussed in the light of the relevant literature, and proposals have been made to professionals working in the fields of research, music therapy and music education.

The Mental Effect of Music on the Personal State in Terms of Depressive Personality Disorders

“…According to scientific and theoretical criteria, the preparedness for music therapy is determined by the possession of professionally significant knowledge for music therapy; according to the technological criterion-the development of a complex of skills to implement professional functions for conducting music therapy; on a personal basis-the presence of professionally important qualities to conduct music therapy (Luban-Plozza and Verdeau-Pailles, 1994). When diagnosing the preparedness to conduct music therapy, the following criteria are selected: comprehensiveness of theoretical knowledge about music therapy, the style of therapeutic interaction, integration of forms of interaction with patients with depressive conduct disorder, a pragmatic criterion for assessing skills, and abilities in organizing interaction with patients (Altun et al, 2018). The criteria and indicators of the proficiency of therapists for future activities were the following: a positive attitude toward practical activity, knowledge of the theoretical and psychological foundations of the skills and abilities of practical training, the ability to adequately perceive tasks, highly developed sense of responsibility for the timely completion of tasks, and ability to develop an individual style in practice (Chao-Fernández et al, 2020).…”