MUSIC IN THE UNIVERSITY CONTEXT AND ITS IMPACTS: PERSPECTIVES FROM EMOTIONAL, PERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND CULTURAL DIMENSIONS

Abstract

Music is a powerful tool for the emotional, personal, social, and cultural development of university students. However, in Colombia, existing research has addressed these dimensions in isolation and with limited approaches. This fragmentation highlights the need for comprehensive studies that explore the impact of music from a holistic perspective. This study adopts a quantitative approach of a descriptive and correlational nature, aiming to analyze students’ perceptions, beliefs, and emotions regarding the impact of music on their emotional, personal, social, and cultural lives. The study population consisted of active students from three professional academic programs. A non-probabilistic, purposive sampling method was used, resulting in a total sample of 225 students. The data collection instrument was a structured Likert-type questionnaire composed of 14 items distributed across two dimensions: a) personal and emotional impact of music, and b) social and cultural impact of music. The results, obtained through statistical tools and correlational techniques, demonstrate that music plays a significant role in students’ emotional well-being, enhances coexistence, strengthens social cohesion, and contributes to the development of cultural identity. These findings underscore the transformative potential of music as a tool to promote personal and community growth within the university setting.