How Much Time Do We Spend Listening to Music?

Music is a daily companion for people of all ages.
Whether it's a background soundtrack or a personal escape, music fills our days. Young adults (18-35) typically spend about 3 hours each day immersed in music, though some outliers listen for nearly every waking hour. Interestingly, the oldest group (50+) includes an individual who reports listening for a full 24 hours a day—possibly leaving music on overnight for relaxation or as a calming presence while sleeping.

How does your listening compare? Use the chart below to see where you fit in.

The black border highlights the box plot of the selected age group.

Understanding The Mentioned Mental Health Conditions

Anxiety icon Anxiety
Excessive fear, worry, tension or nervousness. One of the most common mental health conditions
Depression icon Depression
Persistent sadness, lack of motivation & loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities.
Insomnia icon Insomnia
Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep affecting sleep quality & duration
OCD icon OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder characterized by repetitive, unwanted thoughts & behaviors.

Mental health conditions are complex, multifaceted, and can affect individuals differently.

Please note that the descriptions above are simplified summaries intended for general understanding.

Mental Health Across Age Groups

Mental health challenges touch every generation, but not equally.
Anxiety and depression are most pronounced among young adults, while insomnia peaks in midlife. OCD symptoms tend to decrease with age. These patterns remind us that everyone's mental health journey is unique and that music may play a role in how we cope.

Explore the chart to see how your age group compares and remember, you're not alone in your experiences.

*The values shown in the charts represent participants' self-reported experiences, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. The black border highlights the bars of the selected age group.

Does Genre Preference Reflect Mental State?

What does your favorite genre say about your mind?
Our music choices can reflect our moods, personalities, and even our mental health condition. This chart explores the link between music preferences and condition.
See how the genre Rock, Metal, and Lo-fi fans often report higher anxiety and depression.

Use the filters to see how these patterns shift by age group and mental health issue.

*The values shown in the charts represent participants' self-reported experiences, rated on a scale from 0 to 10.

How Does Music Affect Our Mental Health?

Music isn't just sound it's a tool many people use to cope, heal, or recharge.
Whether it's lifting your mood, calming anxiety, or simply offering comfort, music plays a powerful role in how we feel.

Most participants report that music improves their mental health, but not everyone experiences it the same way. A small group says it has no effect, while a few even feel that music can worsen their state of mind- reminding us how personal the relationship with music can be.

What impact does music have on you? Use the chart below to see how people with different mental health experiences respond to music and how your experience compares.

Find Your Sound

Ready to discover your next favorite sound?
Now that you’ve explored the different ways music can impact your well-being, try mixing up the years and experimenting with various genres yourself to see how they affect you.

Let your musical journey begin - your next favorite song might be just a few clicks away


Year: 2020

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