Autobiographical emotional induction in older people through popular songs: Effect of reminiscence bump and enculturation.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This study is based on two experiments, the first, with an exploratory character. The aim of which is to assess the capacity of native vs international pop songs (NAT vs INT) from two consecutive life stages, Reminiscence bump (RB) and the immediately subsequent period (No reminiscence bump, NORB) to elicit positive emotions and autobiographical memories.

Method

A total of 15 middle-aged adults and 15 older adults participated in Experiment 1 (E1). Emotionality, song familiarity and associated autobiographical memories were assessed. Each participant was exposed to 20 randomly selected age-specific songs. Pre-and post-test measures of mood state were also included. Experiment 2 (E2) focused on late adulthood, using a sample of 35 persons. The experimental design was sim

SUBMITTER: Lopez-Cano MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7467226 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature