Music's Power Explained | Psychology Today - 0 views
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A meta-analysis of 400 music studies found that listening to music has the ability to reduce anxiety, fight depression and boost the immune system.
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Participants were also evaluated on something known as the Music in Mood Regulation scale, or MMR. According to the MMR, the way individuals regulate their mood with music can be divided into seven categories: Entertainment, Revival, Strong Sensation, Mental Work, Solace, Diversion and Discharge.
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The latter three categories (Solace, Diversion and Discharge) are all ways in which individuals can use music to regulate negative emotions.