A Content Analysis of Mental Health Discourse in Popular Rap Music

JAMA Pediatrics, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 175(3), P. 286 - 286

Published: Dec. 9, 2020

Rap artists are among the most recognizable celebrities in US, serving as role models to an increasingly diverse audience of listeners. Through their lyrics, these have potential shape mental health discourse and reduce stigma.To investigate prevalence nature themes popular rap music amid a period documented increases distress suicide risk young people US Black/African American male individuals particular.Lyric sheets from 25 songs 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013, 2018, totaling 125 songs, were analyzed by 2 trained coders March 1 April 15, 2019, for references anxiety, depression, suicide, metaphors suggesting struggles, stressors associated with risk.Mental identified categorized based on Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition) Mayo Clinic definitions. Stressors included issues authorities, environmental conditions, work, love life. Descriptive language trend analyses used examine changes over time proportion references. co-occurrence references.Most featured lead North America (123 [98%]). Most (97 [78%]), artists' mean (SD) age was 28.2 (4.5) years. Across sample, 35 (28%) referenced anxiety; 28 (22%) depression; 8 (6%) suicide; 26 (21%) metaphor. Significant found 1998 2018 referencing (0% 12%), depression (16% 32%), (8% 44%). related conditions (adjusted odds ratio, 8.1; 95% CI, 2.1-32.0) life 4.8; 1.3-18.1) likely co-occur lyrics health.References struggles increased significantly 2018. Future research is needed positive negative effects prevalent messages may shaping behavioral intentions youth.

Language: Английский

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The Influence of Pop Songs Referencing Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation on College Students’ Mental Health Empathy, Stigma, and Behavioral Intentions

Health Communication, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 37(5), P. 617 - 627

Published: Dec. 17, 2020

U.S. college students' general mental health is rapidly declining, and scholars have observed significant increases in references to depression, suicide, metaphors popular music. Given that students are spending more time than ever before listening music, this survey aimed assess some of the potential implications. College (N = 253) completed an online about their exposure contemporary pop songs reference difficulties such as anxiety, suicidal ideation. Both increased perceived personal connection (PPC) with referencing parasocial relationships (PSR) performing artists were associated empathy. This empathy mediated outcomes including reduced stigma, support for public resources, willingness others struggling health. Neither PPC song nor PSR song's artist was seek help. However, post hoc analyses revealed who reported stronger these also they use music "deal own issues." study's findings suggest open up may novel message sources communication campaigns designed improve among students.

Language: Английский

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Why I listen to music: Emotion regulation and identity construction through music in mid-adolescence

Empiria Revista de metodología de ciencias sociales, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 60, P. 145 - 168

Published: Jan. 5, 2024

Este estudio explora las funciones de escuchar música relacionados con la regulación emocional y el desarrollo identidad en adolescencia media. Se realizaron entrevistas semi-estructuradas 17 adolescentes (15-16 años) a partir una pieza elegida por cada participante. El análisis se centró descripciones funciones, tanto emocionales como relacionadas identidad, nivel complejidad del significado que muestran los relatos autobiográficos participantes surgieron su elegida, relación entre elaboración significado. Los resultados mostraron dos perfiles uso suponen conexión identidad. primero es forma más básica interacción orientada influir ánimo uno mismo, ligada al hecho sentirse identificado ritmo alegre animada elegida. segundo engloba compleja, además reflexión sobre uno/a mismo/a historia personal, facilitada contenido o melodía. niveles superiores sus ligados este complejo música. sugiere juega un papel importante construcción This study explores functions of music listening in relation to emotion regulation and identity development mid-adolescence. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with adolescents years old), using personally selected piece as starting point. Analysis the focused on descriptions emotional related their self-chosen music, complexity level meaning making participants’ autobiographical narratives that emerged they had chosen, between level. The results revealed two types engagement entailing connection identity-related functions. first type involves more basic form interaction which is influencing one’s mood, feelings identification lively rhythm upbeat selected. second encompasses complex regulation, well reflection about self personal history, facilitated by lyrics or melody. Adolescents higher levels narrative showed this use listening. It suggested plays an important role interplay

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Understanding learners’ relationships with music

Research Studies in Music Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 15, 2024

Relationships with music are at the core of education. However, they rarely studied from learners viewpoints—especially those exceptionally motivated, advanced students—as incorporated into theoretical underpinning or methodological stance research in instrumental In this project we follow musical lives ten advanced, mastery-oriented adolescent instrumentalists. The focus first report our narrative ethnography is on how their relationships manifest written narratives role and instrument learning life. While corroborating findings previous research, results demonstrate many idiosyncracies trajectories participants, including critical events. show that studying development may reveal complex ecological systems interconnected concepts, such as self-regulation, self-efficacy, agency, autonomy, identity, metacognition. These phenomena—which can be challenging to differentiate, adapt, apply terms practices—may seem far-removed everyday practices, but consolidated when looking gateways instruments.

Language: Английский

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Participation in group music therapy: A preliminary study of the experiences and perceptions of adolescents who stammer

The Arts in Psychotherapy, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 75, P. 101809 - 101809

Published: May 13, 2021

Music therapy and music-based interventions are increasingly used in the treatment of speech, language, communication needs, music has been extensively applied to adolescent groups. To date, however, there no published work examining for adolescents who stammer. The aim current study was explore adolescents’ experiences perceptions a group intervention. Four stammer participated semi-structured interviews their experience intervention consisted five therapeutic sessions conducted at summer camp children Analysis in-depth, revealed four main themes several subthemes. Recurrent variety psychosocial benefits related therapy, such as developing new friendships facilitating peer support, increasing self-confidence self-expression. There also an emphasis on fun enjoyment. This paper highlights number key These preliminary results highlight potential stammer, role addressing aspects stammering within this creative arts

Language: Английский

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Music, adversity and flourishing: Exploring experiences of a community music therapy group for Australian youth

British Journal of Music Therapy, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 36(1), P. 37 - 47

Published: Feb. 16, 2022

Community music therapy is a widely accepted approach that has its origins in the British community scene and was carefully developed with respect to participatory values dominant Norwegian practice. This article describes way an Australian programme for youth been experienced by group of diverse young people participating who share enthusiasm passion often bring formidable talent group. They are also experiencing adversity due chronic illness, mental ill-health, unstable homes lives or acute personal crisis challenge. Qualitative analysis interviews identified number themes including It like family; We understand one another’s life experiences good me, members responded first emphasis on value music-based experiences, but strongly benefitted from understanding afforded challenges they faced as result adverse experiences. Possible distinctions between traditional adolescents considered, implications descriptions level focus support adopted facilitators.

Language: Английский

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The Musical Experiences of Adults with Severe Sight Impairment: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

Music & Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 5, P. 205920432210832 - 205920432210832

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

Research has shown that having a sight impairment (SI) may impact on participation in recreational and social activities. Yet, the musical lives of these individuals have seldom been explored, despite evidence importance music to many, well-being benefits associated with engagement. The current study used semistructured interviews explore 20 living severe SI (SSI). Interpretative phenomenological analysis interview transcripts identified four main themes: sound; Accessibility inclusion experiences; changing perceptions Establishing identities music. offers detailed insight into participants, identifying physical, social, individual factors which their Participants’ accounts highlighted lives, as well challenges experienced relation activities such listening, music-making, attending live events. Findings demonstrate while fulfill important functions SSI, be impacted by issues accessibility.

Language: Английский

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Therapist and individual experiences and perceptions of music therapy for adolescents who stutter: A qualitative exploration

Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 29(4), P. 353 - 370

Published: June 22, 2020

Introduction Affective reactions frequently reported by adolescents who stutter include embarrassment, frustration, and feelings of anxiety about further stuttering. It is possible that music therapy may enhance stuttering treatment outcomes; however, little known how individuals stutter, therapists working with this group, view such therapy. The purpose study was to explore therapist experiences with, perceptions of, for This work part a larger mixed-methods project the effectiveness potential benefit stutter.Method Semi-structured interviews were conducted six clinicians three stutter. Interview data analysed using qualitative content analysis.Results Four themes emerged from participants' accounts: (a) experience living stuttering, (b) importance in everyday life, (c) application (d) recommendations continuum support services stutter.Discussion Participants perceived particularly within context mental health. There agreement song writing, improvisation singing are most useful when

Language: Английский

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Exploring agency and entrainment in joint music-making through the reported experiences of students and teachers

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Nov. 24, 2022

This qualitative interview-based study draws on the reported experiences of students and teachers to explore how agency entrainment resource constrain each other in joint music-making. The participants were 23 Grades 6 11 music from different primary schools. content analysis student pair interviews one-to-one teacher indicated that music-related interpersonal intertwine with dimensions agency. In analysis, four themes identified as follows: presence, belonging, safety, continuity. These findings provide insights into relationship between classroom-based music-making a novel lens through which examine complementary teachers. builds bridges concepts context education, offering theoretical clarification why can be considered an intersubjective activity fosters group cohesion social interaction. further present view constitutive nature among agency, entrainment, intersubjectivity offer educators concrete grounds for using platform

Language: Английский

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Students’ experiences of their agency in whole-class playing

International Journal of Music Education, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 41(4), P. 557 - 570

Published: Oct. 14, 2022

The agency of primary school students has been studied increasingly in recent years; yet, we know relatively little about student music educational settings or how experience their participation joint musical action. This study explores sixth-grade students’ experiences whole-class playing. Qualitative content analysis 11 pair interviews identified vulnerability as an essential element participating playing, highlighting the intrinsically emotional nature process, immediacy musically shared moment and safe place entrainment. elucidates enactment resources facilitating limiting within context playing from perspective themselves.

Language: Английский

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