Contrary to the belief that sad music dampens the mood, researchers have suggested that it offers genuine connectedness.
Listening to sad music may have a positive impact on mental well-being and feelings of connection.
It also benefits overall mental health by allowing for mindful reflection.
Social isolation and loneliness are linked to poor mental and physical health while listening to sad music can create a sense of connection similar to expressing sadness in conversations.
Whether it is a heart-breaking ballad or a melancholic melody, sad music fosters allows an emotional connection between a person and art.
The research by the Journal of Aesthetic Education thus proposes it as a way to allow for a better release of emotions.