Application of Virtual Reality Technology in Music Therapy for Immigrant Students: Addressing Trauma and Cultural Integration through Music

This work aims to investigate the impact of virtual reality (VR) music therapy on the mental health and cultural integration of immigrant students. It comprehensively assesses the therapy's impact on trauma relief and cultural integration is systematically evaluated. A rating system is employed to compare changes in emotional expression, regulation ability, anxiety reduction, trauma recollection, and cultural adaptation before and after the therapy, thereby validating its efficacy. The findings reveal a notable improvement in emotional expression and regulation, with scores rising from 4.1 to 4.9, and an increase in anxiety levels from 4.4 to 4.7, indicating a significant effect on trauma relief. This suggests a significant effect on trauma relief. Furthermore, in terms of cultural integration, cultural adaptation scores increase from 4.4 to 4.9, while identity recognition improves from 4.2 to 5.0, underscoring the significant potential of VR music therapy to enhance cultural integration. These results offer valuable insights into mental health interventions and cultural integration strategies for immigrant students, highlighting new avenues for future research and practical applications.