Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lyrics of longing: Exploring the role of music in the lived experience of homesickness among college students Subject The topic of the resource coping; emotion; functions of music; nostalgia; perception Description An account of the resource 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 ones 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 musics long-term influences. Recognising the diverse ways students perceive and respond to music provides valuable insights for developing tailored interventions and support systems. The Author(s) 2024. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gidwani S.; Anchan V.; James N. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Psychology of Music Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available SAGE Publications Ltd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/03057356241271032" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1177/03057356241271032</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85205307017&amp;doi=10.1177%2F03057356241271032&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=ff0a7a66272ff2350c0217cad301dff8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85205307017&amp;doi=10.1177%2f03057356241271032&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=ff0a7a66272ff2350c0217cad301dff8</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 3057356 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Gidwani S., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Anchan V., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; James N., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India