Being moved has received increased attention in emotion psychology as a social emotion
that fosters bonds between individuals and within communities. This increased attention …

Music has the ability to invest even the tritest scenes with so much meaning when added to
them. Human perceptions of music and image can be closely related to each other, as both …

Emerging research suggests that entertainment media consumption may elicit meaningful
emotions that can be leveraged for social good. This study combines theories of eudaimonic …

Hip-Hop as a music genre is a popular music genre both in commercial success and global
impact and there is a variety of academic studies on the origins, creation, effects, and uses of …

Guided by the eudaimonic media and the health persuasion literature, the current study
explores how meaningful emotions elicited from entertainment media exposure decreases …

This article investigates how background music congruency (congruent music/incongruent
music/no music) affects players' gaming experiences using the framework of the …

Objective: Following the initial measures taken to manage the repercussions of the COVID-
19 pandemic, mental health conditions have become a critical concern. Mental health has …

The objective of this study was to determine whether a lyrically based musical intervention,
the theme song for change, or a positive writing exercise would impact participants' …

The issue of environmental preservation is an important topic in global issues. The role of all
parties is needed to support environmental preservation because it has an impact on …

Beyond satisfying our needs for entertainment and pleasure, media stories also evoke
powerful emotions in audience members which move, touch, and inspire individuals' …