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The role of music in adolescents' mood regulation
Suvi SaarikallioJaakko Erkkiläsubject
05 social sciences050801 communication & media studies050109 social psychologyMusicalbehavioral disciplines and activitiesConstructivehumanitiesGrounded theoryDevelopmental psychology0508 media and communicationsMoodPhenomenonEmotional controlmental disorders0501 psychology and cognitive sciencesPsychology (miscellaneous)Adolescent developmentPsychologyMusicdescription
The aim of this study was the exploration and theoretical clarification of the role of music in adolescents' mood regulation. The phenomenon was approached through an inductive theory construction. The data were gathered from eight adolescents by means of group interviews and follow-up forms, and were then analysed using constructive grounded theory methods. The analysis resulted in a theoretical model, which describes mood regulation by music as a process of satisfying personal mood-related goals through various musical activities. The general nature of the mood regulation is described, the goals and strategies of mood regulation are examined, and finally the specific role of music in mood regulation is discussed.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-01-01 | Psychology of Music |