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Lyrics of national anthems and suicide rates.
- Source :
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Psychological reports [Psychol Rep] 2011 Aug; Vol. 109 (1), pp. 137-8. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- The suicide rates of 18 European nations were associated with the proportion of sad words in the lyrics of their national anthems as well as the gloominess of the music. It is suggested that a possible suicide prevention tactic might involve changing the music and lyrics of national anthems.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0033-2941
- Volume :
- 109
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Psychological reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22049655
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2466/07.12.PR0.109.4.137-138