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Results from our survey (N=177) found that harmonious passion for violently themed music predicted positive experiences with music, which, in turn, predicted psychological well-being. Obsessive passion predicted negative music experiences which, in turn, predicted ill-being

Our article “Passion for Violently Themed Music and Psychological Well-Being: A Survey Analysis” written with @KirkOlsenPhD, Robert Vallerand and @thomps95 has just been published in @Behavsci_MDPI. See the thread below for a brief overview. @MDPIOpenAccess @PsyMQ #musicscience

Our new study “Morbid Curiosity for Music Containing Violent Themes” is now published online in 'Personality and Individual Differences' (@ELSpsychology)! Co-authored with @KirkOlsenPhD and @thomps95. doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2022.… @PsyMQ @MacquarieUni #musicscience #morbidcuriosity

Does music help regulate depressive symptoms for fans of violently themed music? @thomps95, @KirkOlsenPhD and I address this question & more in the latest #musicscience paper from our 'Violent Music' project - soon to appear in @PsyofMus. Accepted PDF: bit.ly/3jsU42n