What impact can music have on people’s well-being? A study conducted by Eumetra attempts to answer this question, analyzing the relationship between familiarity with music and numerous indicators related to quality of life, lifestyles, and social relationships.
The results of the survey will be presented on October 24, 2026 in Milan as part of Harmony Days, the initiative promoted by the Lang Italia Foundation in collaboration with the Antonio Carlo Monzino Foundation and the Mariani Foundation, dedicated this year to the theme “The Resonance: how to create generative win-win relationships.” The study, included in the survey “Well-being and Sustainability,” involved 3,000 Italian citizens and compared a group of people highly engaged in practice and listening to music with individuals considered less interested or indifferent. In the “enthusiasts” cluster are people who studied music in the early years of life, know how to read a score, play a musical instrument, or listen to music regularly.
From the analysis emerges a correlation between interest in music and higher levels of personal satisfaction. Enthusiasts report, in fact, greater existential well-being, higher life satisfaction, and a more optimistic attitude toward the future compared to those who declare lower musical involvement. Significant differences are observed also in attention to health and lifestyles. People with greater familiarity with music report indeed a more pronounced attention to diet, to the practice of physical activity, to fitness, and to taking care of their health. The survey also shows higher levels of satisfaction regarding educational background and personal skills. Music enthusiasts report a more positive perception of their cultural and professional preparation, also showing a more frequent interest in information and in communication tools.
Even the professional sphere records meaningful differences. Among the individuals more involved with music, indices of satisfaction with their work, perceived income, and relationships with colleagues are higher. In terms of social relationships, enthusiasts report a better quality of ties with friends, acquaintances, and their reference community. The study also notes higher levels of attention to respect for people and the environment, as well as greater adherence to behaviors linked to sustainability. According to the promoters of the initiative, the results strengthen the role of music as a possible instrument for personal growth, education, and social inclusion, particularly during childhood and adolescence. The data will be commented on by Remo Lucchi, president of Eumetra’s Advisory Board, during the Milan event.
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