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- The words in rap songs serve as a potent means of communication, allowing artists to express their experiences, emotions, and perspectives. As such, the content of these lyrics can significantly affect the perceptions and values of young listeners. Rap music often delves into social and political issues, offering a unique perspective on the world.
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Dec 7, 2020 · A content analysis of lyrics to 125 popular rap songs sampled from 1998 to 2018 revealed significant increases in the proportion of songs with references to suicidal ideation, depression, and metaphors representing a mental health condition.
- Alex Kresovich, Meredith K. Reffner Collins, Daniel Riffe, Francesca R. Dillman Carpentier
- 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.5155
- 2021
- JAMA Pediatr. 2021 Mar; 175(3): 1-8.
Nov 6, 2023 · By addressing the complex dynamics between rap music and its young audience, we can better understand the forces at play and work towards harnessing its positive potential while mitigating its negative influences.
Dec 7, 2020 · Psychological stress among those 18 to 25 years old has reached new highs and suicide rates have climbed among black teenagers and U.S. youth who make up a significant portion of rap’s large and growing audience. But the rap audience is a mix of listeners from all genders, races and varying socioeconomic groups, which adds to artists’ power ...
May 20, 2021 · With the recent rise of young hip-hop listeners across the nation, many teens are finding themselves feeling more depressed and alone than previous generations, which can be due to the genre’s ...
Sep 22, 2023 · Through its lyrics, rap music can educate listeners about topics such as racism, inequality, and social injustice. This exposure to different viewpoints and lived experiences can broaden your perspective and promote empathy, which is beneficial for your brain’s cognitive development.
Nov 16, 2012 · Research questions ask: (1) Does youth self-expression in rap music created within music therapy sessions reflect framework dimensions? (2) Does content in commercially recognizable rap music reflect framework dimensions? (3) How well does the framework align with a model of empowerment-based positive youth development?
Dec 9, 2020 · We explore the mental health symptoms and emotional states of characters described in hip hop songs, and we interpret the lyrics and language in order to raise awareness about various mental disorders (including depression, psychosis, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, etc).
