A study has shown listening to heavy metal or extreme kinds of music helps purge emotions like anger and depression.
Leah Sharman from the University of Queensland's School of Psychology is researching the impact of music on society.
She said a study of 39 adults aged between 18 and 34 found they were inspired and calmer when they listened to heavy metal.
"I was wondering how people use this music, because people who listen to it would use it in different emotional states," Ms Sharman said.
"We found the music regulated sadness and enhanced positive emotions.
"When you're angry and you listen to something that's highly arousing, it's going to match your emotional state."
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Leah Sharman from the University of Queensland's School of Psychology is researching the impact of music on society.
She said a study of 39 adults aged between 18 and 34 found they were inspired and calmer when they listened to heavy metal.
"I was wondering how people use this music, because people who listen to it would use it in different emotional states," Ms Sharman said.
"We found the music regulated sadness and enhanced positive emotions.
"When you're angry and you listen to something that's highly arousing, it's going to match your emotional state."
Read the full story,
https://heavymetalonthisday.com/study-finds-heavy-metal-reduces-anger-depression/