The study investigates the multifaceted role of music during homesickness among first-year college students in India. As compared to other mental health outcomes, homesickness is a relatively understudied phenomenon, yet noteworthy due to its direct association with depression and anxiety. Although empirical evidence about music highlights its therapeutic potential for managing stress and anxiety, few studies have explored its role in connection with homesickness. The data for this study were collected through semi-structured interviews with 10 students about their perception of using music during homesickness. Through interpretative phenomenological analysis, the emerging themes pointed to a mixed influence, highlighting the bittersweet nature of music during homesickness. While music validates feelings and boosts confidence and motivation, it also triggers restorative nostalgia and serves as an escape from confronting homesickness. Moreover, native songs fostered an appreciation for one’s culture and helped students connect with their roots. The study contributes to understanding how music is a versatile tool for students dealing with homesickness, offering solace and potential challenges. It serves as a guide to future intervention studies that could explore music’s long-term influences. Recognising the diverse ways students perceive and respond to music provides valuable insights for developing tailored interventions and support systems.

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思念的歌词：探索音乐在大学生思乡生活体验中的作用


该研究调查了音乐在印度一年级大学生思乡期间的多方面作用。与其他心理健康结果相比，思乡是一种相对未被充分研究的现象，但由于它与抑郁和焦虑直接相关而值得注意。尽管有关音乐的经验证据强调了它在控制压力和焦虑方面的治疗潜力，但很少有研究探讨它在思乡情绪方面的作用。本研究的数据是通过对 10 名学生进行半结构化访谈收集的，了解他们在思乡期间使用音乐的看法。通过解释性现象学分析，新兴主题指出了一种复杂的影响，突出了思乡期间音乐苦乐参半的本质。虽然音乐可以验证感情并增强信心和动力，但它也会引发恢复性的怀旧情绪，并成为逃避思乡之情的方法。此外，本土歌曲培养了对自己文化的欣赏，并帮​​助学生与自己的根源建立联系。这项研究有助于理解音乐如何成为学生应对思乡之情、提供安慰和潜在挑战的多功能工具。它可以作为未来干预研究的指南，探索音乐的长期影响。认识到学生感知和响应音乐的不同方式，可以为制定量身定制的干预措施和支持系统提供宝贵的见解。