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Effects of songs with prosocial lyrics on prosocial thoughts, affect, and behaviour
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posted on 2023-06-07, 18:55 authored by Tobias GreitemeyerPrevious research has shown that exposure to violent media increased aggression-related affect and thoughts, physiological arousal, and aggressive behavior as well as decreased prosocial tendencies. The present research examined the hypothesis that exposure to prosocial media promotes prosocial outcomes. Three studies revealed that listening to songs with prosocial (relative to neutral) lyrics increased the accessibility of prosocial thoughts, led to more interpersonal empathy, and fostered helping behavior. These results provide first evidence for the predictive validity of the General Learning Model [Buckley, K. E., & Anderson, C. A. (2006). A theoretical model of the effects and consequences of playing video games. In P. Vorderer, & J. Bryant, (Eds.), Playing video games: Motives responses and consequences (pp. 363–378). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates] for the effects of media with prosocial content on prosocial thought, feeling, and behavior
History
Publication status
- Published
Journal
Journal of Experimental Social PsychologyISSN
0022-1031Publisher
ElsevierExternal DOI
Issue
1Volume
45Page range
186-190Department affiliated with
- Psychology Publications
Full text available
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- Yes