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Hauke Egermann1, Oliver Grewe, Reinhard Kopiez
1Hanover University of Music and Drama. hauke.egermann@hmt-hannover.de
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|August 14, 2009
Summary
Social feedback significantly altered music-induced emotions in a large online study. Participants receiving manipulated feedback reported emotions aligning with the feedback, demonstrating its influence on emotional perception.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Music Psychology
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Music is a well-established inducer of emotional responses.
- The influence of social factors on emotional perception remains an active area of research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if social feedback can manipulate music-induced emotions.
- To examine the impact of perceived group consensus on individual emotional ratings.
Main Methods:
- An internet-based study with 3315 participants randomly assigned to two groups.
- Participants listened to music excerpts and rated emotions using arousal and valence dimensions.
- One group received manipulated social feedback on emotional ratings.
Main Results:
- Social feedback significantly influenced participants' emotional ratings in the direction of the manipulation.
- The group receiving feedback showed a clear deviation in emotional ratings compared to the control group.
- This suggests that social cues can override or shape individual emotional experiences with music.
Conclusions:
- Social feedback is a powerful tool for manipulating emotional responses to music.
- Perceived social norms can impact subjective emotional experiences.
- Future research should explore the mechanisms behind this social influence on music-emotion interactions.
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