‘Trapping my way up’: a corpus-assisted discourse analysis of Black Sherif’s songs

Critical Discourse Studies, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 18

Опубликована: Окт. 13, 2023

ABSTRACTTaking cognisance of the social and linguistic power trap music its song lyrics as crucial avenues for language use in society, this study set out to conduct a corpus-assisted discourse analysis selected Black Sherif. The synergised Wmatrix socio-cognitive approach CDA interpret lyrics. analyses revealed three strategies: (a) pronouns; (b) Ghanaian Student Pidgin; (c) metaphors that served means empowering youth survive strive success despite psychological aggressions life. Also, individualistic self-representation included plural identities people who share common experience struggle, pain, survival, self-empowerment. Finally, highlighted societal issues, such economic hardship injustice, may otherwise be overlooked or underrepresented mainstream media academia. Based on these findings, provides recommendations practice further research.KEYWORDS: Corpus-assistedidentitiesself-representationsong lyricssurvivaltrapping AcknowledgementI am grateful reviewers their constructive critical comments improved quality paper.Disclosure statementNo potential conflict interest was reported by author(s).Additional informationNotes contributorsEmmanuel Mensah BonsuEmmanuel Bonsu is an MPhil candidate at Department English, University Cape Coast. His research interests include Academic Discourse, (Critical) Discourse Analysis, English Specific/Academic Purposes, Sociolinguistics. He member Linguistics Association Ghana (LAG) West Africa Systemic Functional Interest Group (WASFLIG).

Язык: Английский

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Popular music lyrics and the COVID-19 pandemic

Psychology of Music, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 50(4), С. 1280 - 1295

Опубликована: Сен. 22, 2021

A limited amount of previous research suggests that deteriorating socioeconomic conditions may be associated with greater popularity music lyrics featuring negative emotional content and references to relationships. The present considered this in charting popular before during the first 6 months COVID-19 pandemic. dataset based on song top-5 weekly songs United Kingdom States from January 1999 August 2020 was computer-analyzed for interpersonal variables, such as satisfaction human interest, positive valence. Results indicated lower interest pandemic compared 2015–2019. US also saw higher leveling content, and, when considering monthly data 2020, there a association between economic misery number negatively valenced words. findings broaden our understanding relationship significant global events trends music.

Язык: Английский

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Data Science Approach to Compare the Lyrics of Popular Music Artists

Unisia, Год журнала: 2022, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 26

Опубликована: Июль 3, 2022

Popular music lyrics exhibit clear differences between songwriters. This study describes a quantitative approach to the analysis of popular lyrics. The method uses explainable measurements and therefore allows use for consequent qualitative analyses. applies automatic text analytics 18,577 songs from 89 artists. quantifies different elements that might be impractical measure manually. includes basic supervised machine learning, nature also identify specific For instance, sentiments expressed in lyrics, diversity selection words, frequency gender-related distribution sounds words show shows correlation easiness readability positivity can used as new studying software developed is publicly available future studies

Язык: Английский

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Finding new meaning through music after a suicide attempt

Research Society and Development, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 11(9), С. e25411932024 - e25411932024

Опубликована: Июль 8, 2022

Listening to music can trigger unpleasant feelings or bring meaning our lives, both from the cognitive and psychic perspectives. Thus, attribute meanings personal experiences act as a regulator of emotions when living these experiences. Song lyrics often influence behaviours while helping work on processes resilience, autonomy, empowerment, psychosocial rehabilitation. This study aims analyse possibilities in process resignification life through discursive productions individuals after suicide attempt. A qualitative was conducted with eight Brazilian adults assisted mental health service, 2018, semi-structured interviews. The Symbolic Interactionism theoretical framework used, data were submitted for thematic analysis. Three categories identified: ‘Spirituality an empowering agent’; ‘Sense belonging identification’, ‘The importance sensitizer reasons instrument verbalization feelings. provides important findings that merit further investigation regarding interventions related healing method

Язык: Английский

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THANKS AND GOODBYE: A CORPUS-ASSISTED DISCOURSE ANALYSIS ON EMOTIONAL DISTRESS IN BTS’ SUGA’S K-POP COMPOSITIONS

Studies in Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 5(1), С. 12 - 31

Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2024

Mental health issues have become prevalent among music artists, more specifically Korean pop (K-pop) idols. Bangtan Boys’ (BTS) Agust D (aka Suga), for a time adopted his alter ego to voice out inner turmoil. Using corpus discourse analysis grounded on emotion-focused therapy framework, we analysed the linguistic patterns used by in trilogy of mixtapes i.e., D, D-2, and D-day released 2016, 2020, 2023. Findings showed creative use language describing contrasting emotions e.g., fear anger. Linguistic evidence suggests that anger is primary maladaptive emotion which channelled self-criticism triggered shame, denial feelings was form self-defence. Changes were significant as they presented state mental well-being, coming terms with struggles, fully embracing true self.

Язык: Английский

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Spirituality and people with psychosis: A content analysis of influential primetime television programs

The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 27, 2024

Objective This mixed methods study examined depictions of spirituality among people with psychosis in influential television programming. Spirituality is a central strength for many psychosis. Yet, despite the important role media plays shaping perceptions, little research has intersection between and popular media. Methods To address this gap, we conducted content analysis 50 most viewed primetime fictional shows over 10-year period as determined by Nielsen rating organization. Characters were identified via keyword searches online sources (wikis, IMDb, etc.) subsequently independently coded two individuals. rated on 18 items three domains related to demographics, life status, character framing. Inter-rater reliability ranged from good excellent across variables. Results Of 120 focal characters psychosis, just 16 percent (n = 19) had spiritual identity. Analysis revealed few differences secular demographic status Conversely, an examination framing variables comparatively less attractive, exhibited greater negative impact society, more likely be referred pejoratively (as psychopath) engage criminal activity. Trend indicated portrayals decreased time. Conclusions The results suggest contribute stigmatization potentially mitigating access coping resources discouraging professional help-seeking. Primary care physicians should consider incorporating assessment into operationalize assets.

Язык: Английский

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Rap Music as a Social Reflection: Exploring the Relationship Between Social Conditions and Expressions of Violence and Materialism in Rap Lyrics

Опубликована: Май 3, 2024

What social factors affect the content of rap music? Previous studies in this area have documented differing themes present rap, such as violence, sexual behavior, and materialism. Scholars interpreted these artistic reflections conditions, urban poverty mass incarceration. The purpose study is to extend basic analysis test hypotheses derived from “social reflection” theory lyrical content. Using data 27,445 underground mainstream singles released United States 1971 2016, we hypothesis that lyrics correlated with quantitative measurements crime, assaults, economic substance abuse. We find a positive correlation lyric first three factors, but not These findings support reflection hypothesis, also indicate limitations nuances theory.

Язык: Английский

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An ecology of resilience: A nature-informed pilot curriculum for improving stress management in college students

Journal of American College Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 8

Опубликована: Сен. 16, 2024

Mental health of college students is a matter concern, and counseling centers have experienced surge in demand strain on capacity to provide services. This study explored the efficacy novel, nature-informed stress management curriculum entitled The Ecology Resilience delivered via for-credit general education course. goals were more favorable perception increased sense bouncing back from (resilience).

Язык: Английский

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Subcultural Representations of Perpetrators and Victims of Crime and Violence Associated with Mental Disorders

Revista Colombiana de Psiquiatría (English ed ), Год журнала: 2024, Номер 53(4), С. 458 - 470

Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Suicide in Song: A Thematic Analysis of 674 Songs Referencing Suicide

Health Communication, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 39(13), С. 3459 - 3467

Опубликована: Март 7, 2024

Music is a ubiquitous form of entertainment, engaging millions and providing emotional release for both musicians listeners. Songs referencing suicide - generally taboo subject are common in U.S. culture, appearing every genre music from country to hip hop, punk rock blues. Suicide songs prompt concern among the lay public (e.g., lawmakers, parents) also researchers, whose work has documented statistically significant relationships between musical preference suicidality. Still, could carry positive effects listeners through behavioral modeling by illustrating alternatives suicide. The outcomes likely dependent, part, on lyrical content. To understand content about suicide, present study used thematic analysis identify threads modern English-language lyrics 674 were examined. identified 5 themes which illustrated: (1) support empathy people struggling with (2) personal experience suicidal thoughts, (3) endorsement (4) as rebellion or revenge, (5) self-medication. provides foundation future research relationship song exposure listener beliefs, attitudes, behavior related

Язык: Английский

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