SOCIALIZATION ON EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF MUSIC THERAPY EDUCATION ON THE LIFE QUALITY OF HKBP AGAPE AMPLAS CHURCH MEMBERS

Junita Batubara; Jenny Ria  Sihombing; Juliaster  Marbun; Rotua Elfrida  Pangaribuan; Ance J.  Panggabean; Herman Herman

doi:10.34743/tcjfr738

Authors

Junita Batubara Universitas HKBP Nommensen Author
Jenny Ria Sihombing Universitas HKBP Nommensen Author
Juliaster Marbun Universitas HKBP Nommensen Author
Rotua Elfrida Pangaribuan Universitas HKBP Nommensen Author
Ance J. Panggabean Universitas HKBP Nommensen Author
Herman Herman Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34743/tcjfr738

Keywords:

Music Therapy, Quality of Life, Community Education, Applied Psychology, HKBP Agape Amplas

Abstract

This study explores the impact of music therapy education on the quality of life of housewives participating in the mothers’ fellowship at HKBP Agape Amplas Church. Conducted over two days in April 2024, the community service activity involved 40 participants and aimed to increase awareness and application of therapeutic music techniques to enhance emotional well-being and manage health conditions such as high blood sugar. Using a descriptive qualitative research design, data were collected through observation, informal interviews, participant reflections, and field notes. The results indicate that music therapy education positively influenced participants by promoting relaxation, emotional expression, and spiritual connection. Many participants reported feeling calmer, more energized, and motivated to integrate calming music into their daily routines. The social and communal aspects of the sessions also fostered peer support and strengthened group cohesion. These findings align with existing literature on music therapy’s role in stress reduction and emotional regulation. Moreover, situating music therapy education within a religious setting facilitated acceptance and meaningful engagement, highlighting the importance of culturally and spiritually sensitive approaches in applied psychology interventions. This study suggests that music therapy education is a valuable, low-cost, and accessible tool for improving psychological and physical well-being in community and faith-based contexts. Future research should consider longitudinal designs and clinical measurements to further assess the physiological impacts of such interventions. Overall, this initiative demonstrates the potential for music therapy education to enhance quality of life through community empowerment and holistic health promotion

Author Biography

Junita Batubara, Universitas HKBP Nommensen

Department of Music

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