9A Testing the Hypothesis, Part 2

·      Opportunity: A place where students can destress with the aid of musical therapy

·      Interviewees: For this assignment, I sought out five individuals on campus who are not very fond of music. Majority of them favored other forms of media entertainment such as podcasts, videos, and movies.

·      Who: Upon collecting research from the interviewees, I discovered that they, too, sometimes find themselves really stressed out and need some sort of outlet. However, music was not the first thing that came to mind. Two out of the five individuals claimed that music doesn’t make them feel any type of emotion. The only time that they listen to music is when they’re driving or at a party. I found this statement to be interesting, considering the fact that music is always present. Another interviewee said he’d rather see visuals to ease his mind over audio. Items like memes, gifs, and funny videos stimulate laughter within himself, which causes him to loosen up and release any tension he’s been feeling. One individual mentioned that she has to be performing another activity alongside music for her to feel better. The last individual that I interviewed ultimately refuses to listen to music to cope with stress because she believes music is just another distraction. She prefers mediation and complete silence.  

·      What: For the most part, people enjoy listening to music, but some of them don’t think of it as a therapeutic practice. Music is utilized for various reasons, and certain individuals prefer other sources of entertainment to help them relax.

·      Why: I still think there is a similar need amongst all students in terms of finding a way to destress through media use. People who lie outside of the boundary don’t share a strong passion for music compared to those within the boundary. A possible solution would be to incorporate multiple forms of media into the facility to accommodate more students.

Inside the Boundary	Outside the Boundary
Who: College students who favor music over other media	Who: College students that prefer other media over music
What: To provide a space for students to destress through musical therapy	What: Finding alternative ways in which to cope with stress.
Why: Music possesses so much power to help heal people emotionally and mentally.	Why: Not everyone believes music is capable of those abilities.