Investigation of emotional regulation and personality related to being musicians

This research aims to examine emotion regulation and personality, related to being musicians and non-musicians. The study group of the research consists of 166 people between the ages 18-65. 85 (% 51.2) of the participants were musicians and 81 (% 48.8) of the participants were non-musicians. This study has a correlational design and it was conducted a self-report questionnaire, online and offline. Data collection tools were; Sociodemographic Information Form, Emotional Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) and Big Five Personality Inventory Short Form. According to findings of this research, there is no difference between musicians and non-musicians in the results of emotional regulation and personality. Though, there are some differences for some factors were found in some conditions; playing a musical instrunment, being a part of orchestra and being vocalist. Also in the results of study, were found some correlations between emotional regulation and personality questionnaires factors. These findings were discussed in the light of the relevant earlier researchs and the literature.