This article examines the multifaceted role of music in the lives of young people, analyzing its psychological, social, and educational significance through a comprehensive literature review. The analysis reveals that music serves as a powerful tool for emotional regulation, cultural transmission, and social bonding among adolescents and young adults.

music, youth, identity formation, emotional development, social cohesion, music education, adolescence.

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