Tuesday, May 06, 2003

Violent Music Lyrics Increase Aggressive Thoughts And Feelings, According To New Study

Songs with violent lyrics increase aggression related thoughts and emotions and this effect is directly related to the violence in the lyrics, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association (APA). The findings, appearing in the May issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, contradicts popular notions of positive catharsis or venting effects of listening to angry, violent music on violent thoughts and feelings.

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Posted by Tom Beckman on 05/06 at 07:17 AM
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