A Comparative Study Exploring the Influence of Indian Classical Music Practice on Psycho-Spiritual Well-Being During COVID-19 Pandemic

In this already demanding world, COVID-19 brought many new challenges, including social distancing, isolation, joblessness, lack of stimulation, and many other significant changes in the life of community. Anxiety, and Depression, was significant psychosocial issues faced by the community as COVID-19 challenged the overall well-being. Therefore, in this novel and uncertain situation, a readily available resource to combat stress was the need of the hour. Music is known to create a harmonious relationship among mind, body, and soul. Indian Classical Music in this context had been scientifically studied to enhance physical and psychological well-being, alleviating anxiety and depression. The current study has explored how Indian Classical Music has helped its practitioners during the COVID-19 Pandemic, compared to the Non-musicians concerning psycho-spiritual well-being. The empirical data was collected through distributing questionnaires among 120 individuals. Measurements used were Unconditional Self-Acceptance Questionnaire (USAQ), Social Connectedness Scale (SCS), and Spiritual Well-being Scale (SWS). Descriptive Statistics (Mean and S.D.) and independent t-test were the statistical models used. Further, the analysis of empirical data found significant group differences between Indian Classical Musicians and Non-Musicians concerning Psycho-spiritual Well-being.