The impact of rock music on Indian young adults: a qualitative study on emotions and moods

Abstract

Music has proven to play a vital role in social and emotionaldevelopment in teenagers and young adults. From contemplation,developing self-identity, understanding interpersonalrelationships, and providing possibilities of experience mastery,agency, and self-control with the help of self-directed activities,music helps its audience develop in all aspects of life. In specific,Rock music, since its existence has been more than entertainment,artists expressed themselves and shared their opinionsthrough their musical pieces. Infamous for promoting drugsand alcohol, Rock Music used its platform to enlighten the audienceabout taboo topics like racism, inequality, and other socialissues. This research paper uses a qualitative methodologyapproach to understand Rock Music listeners’ points of view.Data was collected through ‘in-depth interviews’ of 15 participantshailing from different parts of the country. Rock Musichas several positive effects on the listeners. Rock can elevatemoods, induce emotions, helps the listeners be more productiveand creative with their everyday work, and constantly motivatethem to do better in every aspect of life. Rock provides aplatform to express feelings and vent out all the angst, especiallyfor those who otherwise do not voice their opinions becauseof their nature in general. Rock Music has been able to shapepersonalities, characteristics, and thought processes. Moreover,majorly, Rock Music helps people with anger management.