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Peer reviewedBallard, Mary E.; Coates, Steven – Youth & Society, 1995
Examined the impact of homicidal, suicidal, and nonviolent heavy metal and rap songs on the moods of male college undergraduates. Students (n=164) completed mood inventories after listening to 1 of 6 songs. Results show no effects of these songs on suicidal ideation, anxiety, or self-esteem. Rap songs elicited greater angry responses than heavy…
Descriptors: Aggression, Anxiety, Behavioral Science Research, Emotional Response
