Effect of Music Breathing for Promoting Sense of Coherence in Young People: RCT

The goal of this experimental study is to test the effects of Music Breathing (MB) in promoting a sense of coherence among young people.The main questions it aims to answer are:What is the effect of a MB programme on personal resources (i.e., SOC, coping self-efficacy, emotion regulation and mindfulness) compared with the control condition in young people?What is the effect of a MB programme on stress reduction (i.e., depression, anxiety and stress, and salivary cortisol levels) compared with the control condition in young people? • • What is the effect of a MB programme on mental well-being compared with the control condition in young people?What is the relationship between SOC, coping self-efficacy, emotion regulation and mindfulness?Participants will receive a MB programme in 6 weekly sessions and weekly home practice. The programme includes:meditative breathing;breathing with music listening;drawing a mental image of the breathing practice; andsharing and processing of the experience

Inclusion Criteria:moderate stress level measured with perceived stress scale (PSS-10) >or =14-26a liking for musicExclusion Criteria:diagnosed with an acute mental problem;participants under the influence of drugs that affect the nervous system;having previous experience with imagery evoked by music and meditations where music is played.