Teenage Music Fans Tend to be Depressed

Teens who spend more time listening to music much greater chance of experiencing major depressive disorder (MDD). In contrast, teenage nerds are far less likely to crash it. The study results University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, United States, was published in the journal Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine April issue.

The findings strengthen the emotional health of a research associate with the media exposure. This is the first study to measure the media exposure is using a "real-life" intensive-called ecological momentary assessment, by taking samples of study participants repeated the behavior in real-time. "This method is much more reliable than a standard survey and help scientists identify the association between exposure to music and depression," said Brian Primack, author of the study. The study involved 106 adolescent participants, 46 of whom were diagnosed with MDD disorder. Scientists call the teens as much as 60 times in five weekends for two months. Participants were asked to report the use of six types of media: television or movies, music, video games, Internet, magazines or newspapers, and books. Researchers found that youth are more exposed to music, 8.3 times more likely to experience depression than those who are at least listening to music. Comparison between adolescents who at least read the book and the nerds showed that readers of just one-tenth times the chance of depression. Other media exposure does not significantly associated with depression. "At this point, not clear whether people who suffer from depression began listening to more music to divert it, or are constantly listening to music can lead to depression, or both," said Primarck.*** [SCIENCEDAILY | KORAN TEMPO 3494]