Topic > The positive effects of problematic music - 1037

Other research has discovered a positive relationship between this music and deviant behaviors such as rebellion, tolerance, risky behavior, violence and more (North, 2004). This is why it is called “problem” music. This phenomenon began in the 1950s when rock music became popular (Miller, 2012). These musical genres have been criticized for the negative attitudes and messages they send to listeners because they are seen as a starting point for deviance (Miller, 2012). There have been several cases where music was the sole blame for negative acts. There are many different theories about the relationship between deviant behavior and problematic music. Some researchers say that listeners try to be like artists. Others say the lyrics make them feel like they should be deviant. A third idea is that it is precisely the personality type of people who listen to that type of music (North, 2004). While the reasons why there is a link are uncertain, there have been other studies that have demonstrated this idea that problematic music increases the likelihood of