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The Relationship Between Music and Helping: Does Music’s Ability to Uplift Mood Correlate with the Likelihood to Engage in Prosocial Behavior?

Eva A. Piatek

Several studies have shown that positive moods can increase helping behaviors. Other studies demonstrate that music can have a significant effect on mood states. The purpose of this study is to show that listening to pleasing music can raise positive moods, which will highly correlate with the likelihood to help others as a result. This study will be conducted in Northeastern Pennsylvania at The University of Scranton. Students between the ages of 18 and 22 will be given the Profile of Mood States test to assess their moods before and after listening to music. Additional tests and questionnaires will also be administered to assess music preferences and prosocial behaviors.

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*This proposal was written in partial fulfillment of requirements for an undergraduate research methods course and is not intended to be carried out.*

My Research Proposal:
The Relationship between Music and Helping: Does Music's Ability to Uplift Mood Correlate with the Likelihood to Engage in Prosocial Behavior?

Textbook source: Social Psychology
Baron, R.A., & Brandscombe, N.R. (2006). 11th edition.