Adolescents discuss themselves and drugs through music

Music’s relevance for adolescents and young adults with cancer: a constructivist research approach

“…It eases stressors and supports in their search for individual and group identity [18]. Lyrical messages provide promise of relief from difficulties and meaning when one is unable to identify with parental values [19]. When struggling with adult beliefs, young people may seek role models in musicians' lives [22].…”

“…AYA parents were also grateful for TMV's perceived benefits [16]. Music has a pivotal role in young people's development and coping [17][18][19][20][21]. To advance appropriate provision of supportive care for AYA, and strengthen their capacity for self-care, it is important to examine their thoughts about music.…”

Reducing HIV and AIDS through Prevention (RHAP): A Theoretically Based Approach for Teaching HIV Prevention to Adolescents through an Exploration of Popular Music

“…Music has been used as a device for self-reflection and self-regulation, in helping individuals to gain insight into a problem, to stimulate discussions, to communicate values, and to develop awareness and solutions. 9,10 For example, the exploration of lyrics from rock music has been used to discuss drug use among adolescents in a substance abuse program. 9 With the advent of technology such as MP3 players or the ability to download music from the internet instantaneously, the opportunities for listening and sharing music and its potential for education are great.…”

“…9,10 For example, the exploration of lyrics from rock music has been used to discuss drug use among adolescents in a substance abuse program. 9 With the advent of technology such as MP3 players or the ability to download music from the internet instantaneously, the opportunities for listening and sharing music and its potential for education are great. 10 The Culture of Hip-Hop Among Black and Latino youth, hip-hop music is the dominant form of music.…”

Risque suicidaire et préférences musicales : y a-t-il un lien ?

“…Cependant, malgré l'immense quantité d'argent et de temps investis par les adolescents dans la musique (Mark, 1986 ;Mendelson, 1989), il est surprenant de constater le peu de travaux rigoureux qui se sont penchés sur les liens possibles entre la préférence musicale et le suicide dans cette population. Les quelques études qui ont été faites en psychiatrie de l'enfant et de l'adolescent (King, 1988) suggèrent que les jeunes perturbés psychologiquement ou consommant des drogues préfèrent la musique heavy metal (Martin et al, 1993).…”