Psychology Around the Net: October 5, 2019

This week’s Psychology Around the Net looks at new research involving music and personality traits, learning how to talk to yourself with self-compassion, the possible link between air pollution and violence, and more. New Psychology Research Links Conservative Music, But Not Rebellious Music, to Maladaptive Personality Traits: According to new research published in Psychology of Music, intense and rebellious music genres — like heavy metal and rap — doesn’t seem to be linked to maladaptive personality traits; however, the research did show some “modest links” between certain other kinds of entertainment media preferences and neurotic, hostile, and eccentric tendencies. Says Pavel S. Blagov, an associate professor of psychology and study author: “In general, some maladaptive traits appear to be linked to the kinds of music and movies people enjoy, but it is important to remember that the links are relatively weak. For example, people who tend to be unusually introverted or withdrawn do not seem to enjoy the kinds of stimulating, upbeat music played at social gatherings or the intense movies from the horror and thriller genres.” How to Talk to Yourself With Self-Compassion: When you don’t like what others are saying, you can leave. Turn off the TV or radio. Skip the podcast. Hang up the phone. Block the texts. When others are saying things that hurt you, or that you don’t agree with, or that skew your perception, you...
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