Effects of Horror Movies on Psychological Health of Youth

Sultana, Irem; Ali, Arshad; Iftikhar, Ifra

doi:10.31703/gmcr.2021(vi-i).01

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“…In this study, Irem included other previous research conducted by (Baird, 2000). Research by Irem et al found the result that watching horror movies apparently can make someone shrouded in fear and discomfort (Sultana et al, 2021). Then, 31.7% feel better when watching a horror movie, the attraction to curiosity, adrenaline rushes, and a sense of alertness favored some people.…”

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Language Style of Horror Movies and Audiences’ Psychological Response

Fa,

Ningsih,

Dwitama

et al. 2024

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AbstractThe development of technology in Indonesia has an impact on the development of the entertainment world, including movies. Movies consist of various genres, one of which is horror. Among Indonesians, horror is a popular genre, especially highlighting customs, rituals, and traditions. Horror movies aim to cause fear and disgust in the audience by providing entertainment. This study aims to determine whether horror genre movies are the favorite movies of Indonesian people. The method used in this research is qualitative research by interviewing respondents and distributing questionnaires online on social media. The results in the study reveal that the horror films use material and attributive processes in delivering dialog. In terms of psychological aspect, the horror genre in Indonesia is one of the genres favored by the audience. The large population in Indonesia and the culture and customs inherent in Indonesia such as belief in mystical or supernatural things in horror movies can be said to have various impacts. Impacts such as adrenaline, fear, and so on are what make it interesting so that the audience likes it.Keywords: fans, horror, movieAbstrak Perkembangan teknologi di Indonesia berdampak pada perkembangan dunia hiburan, termasuk film. Film terdiri dari berbagai macam genre, salah satunya adalah horor. Di kalangan masyarakat Indonesia, horor merupakan genre yang banyak digemari, terlebih mengangkat adat istiadat, ritual, dan tradisi. Film horor bertujuan untuk menimbulkan rasa takut dan jijik pada penonton dengan sifat memberi hiburan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah film bergenre horor menjadi film favorit masyarakat Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan cara mewawancarai responden dan menyebarkan kuesioner secara online di media sosial. Hasil dalam penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa film-film horor menggunakan proses material dan atributif dalam menyampaikan dialog. Dari sisi psikologis, genre horor di Indonesia menjadi salah satu genre yang digemari para penonton . Banyaknya jumlah penduduk di Indonesia dan budaya serta adat istiadat yang melekat di Indonesia seperti kepercayaan akan hal-hal mistis atau supranatural dalam film horor dapat dikatakan memberikan berbagai dampak. Dampak-dampak seperti memacu adrenalin, rasa takut, dan lain sebagainya inilah yang membuatnya menarik sehingga disukai penonton. Kata Kunci: fans, horor, film

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Language Style of Horror Movies and Audiences’ Psychological Response

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“…Participants were enquired and assessed for clinical and subclinical conditions that could bias their performance during the experiment (see Sultana et al, 2021). They should not have a current or previous DSM-5 Axis I (clinical disorders) or II (personality disorders) diagnosis (American Psychiatric Association, 2013) or a diagnosis for dyslexia; self-report (Y/N).…”

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Emotional Responses to Aesthetically Integrated and Standard Subtitles in a Fantasy-Thriller Audiovisual Context

Leveridge,

Mevel,

Tsikandilakis

2024

JAT

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Situated at the intersection of Psychology, Film studies, Accessibility Studies and Translation Studies, this article investigates the emotional correlates of two types of subtitles (standard and aesthetically integrated) on audiences in the context of fear-eliciting clips with Russian fantasy thriller Night Watch (Bekmambetov, 2004). Our experiment employed a methodology combining electrodermal activity (EDA), heart-rate responses (HR) and self-reports (questionnaires) to account for the complex interplay between experiential, cognitive, behavioural and physiological elements that make up emotional responses. We examined the psychophysiological and self-report responses to two subtitling delivery effects – standard subtitles and aesthetically integrated subtitles – focussing specifically on fear. We used significance-testing and Bayesian analyses to compare the two subtitling deliveries. For both analyses, we found that the presentation of aesthetically integrated subtitles led to higher positively rated psychophysiological arousal and quality of viewing experience ratings compared to standard subtitles. This novel finding suggests that aesthetically integrated subtitles could be the future of audiovisual translation. Lay Summary This study explored how different types of subtitles affect how our viewing experience and how we feel while watching films. The researchers showed clips one might consider emotionally arousing/scary from a Russian film (Night Watch, a 2004 film by Timur Bekmambetov) in three different ways: no subtitles, regular subtitles displayed at the bottom of the screen, and artistic subtitles that blended in with the film’s visual language and story. In our article, we call these subtitles ‘aesthetically integrated subtitles’. The researchers measured how people reacted physically (sweat glands activity, faster heart rate) and asked - using questionnaires - the participants about their viewing experience and how emotionally aroused/scared they felt. Interestingly, the participants who watched the clips with the aesthetically integrated subtitles responded with higher positively rated physiological arousal and also reported that the experience was more emotionally arousing/scary and enjoyable. This suggests that aesthetically integrated subtitles could provide a new way to translate or create films that are more accessible and emotionally engaging for viewers.

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“…Це вказує на те, що люди, які дивляться фільми жахів, розвивають здатність справлятися зі стресовими ситуаціями, а також мінімізувати власне занепокоєння [20]. На думку психологів, фільми жахів здійснюють десенсибілізуючий ефект, який є досить корисним для подолання страху та фобій [17].…”

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“…Перегляд комедій може забезпечити відчуття психологічної безпеки, дистанціювати від складних ситуацій, підкреслити той факт, що всі люди, стикаючись із повсякденними складнощами, схильні знаходити вихід. Використання в комедійних фільмах чорного гумору на такі теми, як смерть, хвороба, депресія або трагедія, допомагає людині інакше ставитися до проблем [15].…”

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The Influence of Cinematography on the Emotional Sphere of Personality of Adolescent

Predko¹,

Korduban²,

Predko³

2022

BTSNUKP

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The article reveals the specifics of the influence of film genres, such as horror, comedy, drama, science fiction and detective on the personality of a teenager. It is noted that each genre of the film has a unique effect on the psyche, moreover, the preference for one or another genre is determined by the internal needs of the individual, his mental state and unconscious experiences. The positive and negative features of the influence of cinema on adolescents' behavior are considered. It has been determined that a violent, aggressive, and often even meaningless or immoral film can be used to demonstrate abnormal, destructive behavior. It is noted that the main psychological mechanism of the positive influence of cinema on the personality of an adolescent is the discussion of the film, which leads adolescents to a constructive analysis of their experiences, providing "immunity" to the possible negative consequences of destructive films. It is emphasized that feedback after watching a film can not only reduce the negative impact of on-screen images but also provoke reflection and form internal patterns of behavior. The article presents the results of a study of the influence of cinema on the emotional area of an adolescent. In particular, the results were compared before and after watching the film. It was found that after watching the film, the subjects' level of anxiety slightly increased, but their level of energy, their level of elation and confidence also increased. That is, despite a slightly increased level of anxiety, it can be argued that the film had a positive effect on the emotional state of the subjects. After watching the film, teenagers showed emotional upliftment and self-confidence. The decisive role of cinema in the purposeful development of a teenager is emphasized, namely, modeling his strengths of character, forming his own life position, as well as establishing interpersonal and intergroup relationships, the ability to change infantile views to new, mature worldview positions, to form moral and aesthetic values.

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Effects of Horror Movies on Psychological Health of Youth

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Language Style of Horror Movies and Audiences’ Psychological Response

Language Style of Horror Movies and Audiences’ Psychological Response

Emotional Responses to Aesthetically Integrated and Standard Subtitles in a Fantasy-Thriller Audiovisual Context

The Influence of Cinematography on the Emotional Sphere of Personality of Adolescent

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