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      FEMALE METAL FANS AND THE PERCEIVED POSITIVE EFFECTS OF METAL MUSIC

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      Date
      2018-02-23
      Author
      Kuhlmann, Anna Noura E
      Type
      Thesis
      Degree Level
      Masters
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      Abstract
      Despite increasing literature that confirms the therapeutic benefits of music, metal music is still stigmatized as sexist, masculine, and detrimental to its fans. Psychology researchers have generally focused on trying to identify the negative effects of metal music (Snell & Hodgetts, 2007), and have succeeded in finding links between metal music and aggression (Rubin, West, & Mitchell, 2001) and suicide (Lacourse, Claes, & Villeneuve, 2001) for example. Most of the research has focused on male fans as well, with little research from the perspective of female metal fans and musicians (Diehl, 2013). Hence, we conducted a qualitative study focused on female metal fans perceived positive effects of metal music for its female fans. An online survey, distributed through social media, was completed by a purposeful sample of 224 female participants (aged 18-65+) from around the world who described critical incidents specific to metal music and its positive impact in their lives. Several key themes were identified through analyses: (a) creation and awareness of identity, (b) forging and strengthening relationship, (c) provision of life experience and knowledge; and (d) helping with emotions. Implications for counselling practice and recommendations for future research are made.
      Degree
      Master of Education (M.Ed.)
      Department
      Educational Psychology and Special Education
      Program
      School and Counselling Psychology
      Supervisor
      Nicol, Jennifer J
      Committee
      Martin, Stephanie; Balzer, Geraldine; McIntyre, Laureen
      Copyright Date
      January 2018
      URI
      http://hdl.handle.net/10388/8451
      Subject
      metal music
      female metal fan
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