Research seminar by Dr. Zeinab Noorian

Title: The impact of listening to music on stress level for Anxiety, Depression and PTSD:  Mixed-Effect models and Propensity Score Analysis

Description: This research investigates the role of music listening in alleviating stress among individuals with mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Using Twitter data, the study examines how music affects stress levels across different demographic groups, applying advanced machine learning and NLP techniques to analyze the data. The research aims to provide insights into the potential of music as an accessible intervention for mental health, offering a complementary approach to traditional methods, especially in contexts where randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are not feasible. The findings could help shape future strategies for integrating music into mental health support systems.

Bio: Zeinab Noorian is an assistant professor in the Information Technology Management Department. Her research spans information retrieval, natural language processing, and predictive analytics for big data. She has a strong interest in computational social science questions and social media analysis, particularly in understanding the causal impact of various phenomena on mental health, behavior, and decision-making processes as reflected in online communities. Her work is interdisciplinary, integrating perspectives from information technology, psychology, and sociology to explore complex issues at the intersection of technology and human behavior.