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@article{182516,
        author = {GOKULA KRISHNAN B and Dr. P. Janardhana Kumar Reddy},
        title = {Perception of teachers on the role of music in enhancing the emotional well-being of students in secondary schools},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {4413-4420},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182516},
        abstract = {The Emotional well-being of students is a critical component of holistic education, influencing their academic performance, interpersonal relationships, and overall mental health. Since music, is a universal and culturally rooted art form, it has been widely acknowledged for its potential to nurture emotional development of the students. This study investigates the perception of teachers on the role of music in enhancing the emotional well-being of students in secondary schools, focusing on schools in Coimbatore South that include music instruction in their school curriculum. By using a quantitative survey method, responses were collected from secondary school teachers across government, private/matriculation, and CBSE institutions. The study employed a structured questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale measuring various emotional well-being indicators such as self-expression, emotional balance, stress management, empathy, and social connection through music. The demographic variables such as gender, school type, school location, and years of teaching experience were also considered. The data were analysed using independent t-tests and one-way ANOVA to test hypotheses related to differences in perceptions across groups. The results revealed that there were no statistically significant differences in perceptions of teachers based on gender, school type, location of schools, or teaching experience, suggesting a broadly shared belief in the positive emotional impact of music on students regardless of demographic background. This study highlights the growing recognition among educators of music’s role in promoting emotional well-being, underlining the need for its deliberate integration into teaching-learning practices. The findings provide insights for curriculum planners, teacher training institutions, and policy-makers aiming to create emotionally supportive learning environments through the arts in the field of education.},
        keywords = {Perception, Teachers, Music, Enhancing, Emotional Well-Being, Students, Secondary Schools},
        month = {October},
        }