Am I demon: Effects of violent lyrics on aggressive thoughts and feelings
Date of Publication
2007
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology
Subject Categories
Psychology
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Psychology
Thesis Adviser
Adrienne John Galang
Defense Panel Member
Robert Mendoza
Abstract/Summary
This study aims to present the relations between music characterized with violent lyrics and violent behavior. A sample of 49 INTROPSY students in the University will be used as samples. This experiment used a 2 (song type) x 2 (subjects) factorial design. All songs were of the same genre and about the same length. Subjects were grouped accordingly either on the violent-acoustic/non-acoustic (experimental) group or the non-violent--acoustic/non-acoustic (control) group. Subjects first completed a Mood Survey, followed by the State Hostility Scale. They then listened to the assigned song (depending on the group), then complete Word Pair Similarity Task and a modified State Hostility Scale. Data analysis was done by ANCOVA followed up by a Duncan's test. ANCOVA yielded no significant effect in terms of the 3rd group (non-violent/non-acoustic) compared to the 2 other violent groups (acoustic/non-acoustic). But in contrast, the 4th group (non-violent/acoustic) and 2nd group (violent/acoustic) showed higher hostility scores as predicted.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU14374
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
55, [11] leaves, illustrations, 28 cm.
Keywords
Music—Psychological aspects; Music and violence
Recommended Citation
Dizon, D. L., & Santos, K. L. (2007). Am I demon: Effects of violent lyrics on aggressive thoughts and feelings. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/4960
Embargo Period
3-19-2021