My research has examined why people listen to music. I developed two widely used scales for measuring the adaptive functions of music listening and eudaimonic functions of music. My …

Stress and anxiety is increasingly common among young people. The current research describes two studies comparing the effects of self-selected and researcher-selected music on induced …

She completed her PhD at NUI Galway (now University of Galway) on the adaptive functions of music listening, following a BA and Higher Diploma in Psychology. Prior to her current role, …

Jane C Walsh Professor of Psychology, University of Galway. JM Groarke, E Berry, L Graham-Wisener, PE McKenna-Plumley, ... Examining temporal interactions between loneliness and …

Her research examines emotional experiences, such as loneliness, stress, and distress, as well as designing and evaluating interventions to reduce negative emotions and improve wellbeing. …

This study sought to determine how mood enhancement and other positive effects of music listening interact to support wellbeing, and how these factors differed between younger and …

The current research describes two studies comparing the effects of self-selected and researcher-selected music on induced negative affect (state anxiety and physiological arousal), and state …

Nov 19, 2025 · Discover how music therapy for pain relief can support relaxation, reduce stress, and improve emotional well-being. Learn how sound and soothing music enhance the …

TITLE: Enhancing wellbeing: An emerging model of the adaptive functions of music listening. Published online before print July 9, 2015, doi: 10.1177/0305735615591844

I study how feelings like stress, anxiety, and loneliness are linked to different activities like music listening, singing, and exercising. I'm interested in understanding how these connections affect …