Heavy Metal Music May Be Linked to Violence and Suicide, Study Finds

A new study has found that heavy metal music may be linked to violence and suicide. The study’s findings are sure to spark controversy among metal fans.

Introduction

A new study has found that heavy metal music may be linked to violence and suicide. The study, which was published in the journal Sociology of Crime, Law and Deviance, surveyed 636 Finnish adults about their taste in music and their criminal records.

The study found that those who reported listening to heavy metal music were more likely to have been convicted of a violent crime than those who did not listen to heavy metal music. They were also more likely to report having committed acts of violence, such as getting into fights or harming others.

The study also found that those who reported listening to heavy metal music were more likely to report having considered or attempted suicide.

While the study does not prove that heavy metal music causes violence or suicide, it does suggest that there may be a link between the two.

What the study found

A new study has found that heavy metal music may be linked to violence and suicide.

The study, which was conducted by the University of Missouri, looked at data from over 1,000 heavy metal fans and found that those who listened to the music were more likely to engage in violence and self-harm.

lead author of the study, said that the findings “suggest that there is something about heavy metal music that can be harmful.”

“It’s not just the music itself, but it’s also the culture around heavy metal music,” she said. “That’s something we need to take into account when we’re thinking about why people might be harmed by this type of music.”

The study did not find a link between heavy metal music and mental illness, but considering the small sample size, more research is needed.

How the study was conducted

The researchers used a questionnaire to assess the mental health of 4,ADults living in the U.S., UK, Canada and Australia between 2015 and 2017. The questionnaire included questions about suicidal thoughts, self-harm, depression and anxiety. It also asked participants how often they listened to heavy metal music.

The researchers found that heavy metal music was associated with an increased risk of self-harm and suicide among both men and women. They also found that the more often people listened to heavy metal music, the greater the risk of self-harm and suicide.

The study did not prove that heavy metal music causes violence or suicide. However, the findings suggest that there may be a link between the two.

Implications of the findings

The study, led by Robert O’Neill of the University of Windsor in Canada, looked at 1,176 adolescents between the ages of 11 and 16. The participants were asked about their taste in music, as well as their thoughts on violence and suicide.

O’Neill and his team found that those who preferred heavy metal music were more likely to engage in violence and thoughts of suicide. They also found that these effects were more pronounced in boys than girls.

While the study does not prove that heavy metal music causes violence or suicide, it does suggest that there is a link between the two. O’Neill says that the findings could have important implications for public health policy.

“If heavy metal music does contribute to antisocial behaviors, then perhaps we need to think about interventions to reduce its effects,” he said. “At the very least, parents and educators should be aware of the potential risks associated with listening to this type of music.”

Criticism of the study

Some aspects of the study have been criticised by experts. They argue that the study does not take into account other potential factors that could explain the link between heavy metal music and violence, such as poverty or poor mental health.