KMAN Publication Inc. (KMANPUB) Journal of Adolescent and Youth Psychological Studies (JAYPS) 2981-2526 5 Serial Number 17 2024 01 07 The Effectiveness of Active Music Therapy on Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Adolescents Aged 11-14 with Stargardt Disease The Effectiveness of Active Music Therapy on Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Adolescents Aged 11-14 with Stargardt Disease 19 26 10.61838/kman.jayps.5.1.3 EN Journal Article <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong>Objective:</strong> This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of active music therapy on anxiety and sleep quality in adolescents aged 11-14 with Stargardt disease.</p> <p><strong>Methods and Materials:</strong> The current research is a quasi-experimental study with pre-test, post-test, and a control group. In this study, 20 patients with Stargardt disease were selected through convenience sampling and divided into two groups: experimental and control (10 individuals each). They responded to the Spielberger Anxiety Inventory and the Petersburg Sleep Quality Index. Subsequently, training sessions were conducted, followed by post-tests and a one-month follow-up. The research data were analyzed using SPSS software version 22 and the covariance analysis method.</p> <p><strong>Findings:</strong> The findings indicated that active music therapy was effective in reducing anxiety and improving sleep quality in adolescents with Stargardt disease (P &lt; 0.01).</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Music therapy is an affordable, effective, and side-effect-free method that can be introduced for reducing anxiety and improving sleep quality. Health-related centers can utilize it to create better living conditions for such individuals</p> https://journals.kmanpub.com/index.php/jayps/article/download/1388/1730