Study sheds light on how songs, movies and memories shape how people enjoy lighthearted entertainment

Published on October 25, 2022

A new study played song and movie clips both recent and from their adolescence for subjects and asked if they had memories associated with them. Results showed people had more memories associated with older material and also appreciated media that had associated memories more. A look at the psychological processes associated with ‘media-induced reminiscence’ can tell us more about why people enjoy lighthearted entertainment like pop music or superhero movies, the authors argue.

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