NEUROSCIENTIFIC CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SELF-MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND THE EXPOSURE TO MUSIC

Abstract

Contemporary society shows a growing preoccupation with identifying certain techniques, that facilitate personal development in all fields, with strategies that work swiftly and effectively. The article focuses on two scientifically concepts stemming from opposing historical boundaries, catharsis and self-management, in order to support the theory that would justify the necessity of integrating art into people’s lives as an essential part of self-development processes. The arguments are gathered from the neuroscientific, cognitive-motivational, sociological, philosophical, and musicological literature.