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IMPACT OF BTS MUSIC ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH OF YOUTH

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2024(IX-II).11      10.31703/gmcr.2024(IX-II).11      Published : Jun 2024

Impact of BTS Music on the Psychological Health of Youth

Abstract

    BTS is a Korean pop music band. BTS represents Bulletproof Boy Scouts. The study focuses on exploring the influence of BTS on the psychological wellness of the youth. The aim of the research is to inquire how exposure to BTS music affects the mental well-being of youngsters. The sample was collected by Purposive sampling through the population of the students of Bahuddin Zakariya University and Private Schools of Multan. Qualitative Interviews were conducted with 10 students. The Results indicated that BTS music has lyrics that discuss issues like social isolation, low self-esteem, and unjustified stereotypes. The findings reflect that BTS music has a positive influence on the cognitive process of the youth. It encouraged them to live a life with an optimistic approach. It gives them relief from depression, isolation, and anxiety. It makes them realize their self-worth and how to love their own being.

    BTS, Youngsters, Psychological Health, BTS Lyrics, Cognitive Process, BTS ARMY

    (1) Muhammad Ahsan Bhatti
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Media and Communication Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Momna Ahmed
    MPhil Scholar, Institute of Media and Communication Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Aun Muhammad Mehdi Khan
    MPhil Scholar, Institute of Media and Communication Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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    CHICAGO : Bhatti, Muhammad Ahsan, Momna Ahmed, and Aun Muhammad Mehdi Khan. 2024. "Impact of BTS Music on the Psychological Health of Youth." Global Mass Communication Review, IX (II): 125-135 doi: 10.31703/gmcr.2024(IX-II).11

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    HARVARD : BHATTI, M. A., AHMED, M. & KHAN, A. M. M. 2024. Impact of BTS Music on the Psychological Health of Youth. Global Mass Communication Review, IX, 125-135.

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    MHRA : Bhatti, Muhammad Ahsan, Momna Ahmed, and Aun Muhammad Mehdi Khan. 2024. "Impact of BTS Music on the Psychological Health of Youth." Global Mass Communication Review, IX: 125-135

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    MLA : Bhatti, Muhammad Ahsan, Momna Ahmed, and Aun Muhammad Mehdi Khan. "Impact of BTS Music on the Psychological Health of Youth." Global Mass Communication Review, IX.II (2024): 125-135 Print.

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    OXFORD : Bhatti, Muhammad Ahsan, Ahmed, Momna, and Khan, Aun Muhammad Mehdi (2024), "Impact of BTS Music on the Psychological Health of Youth", Global Mass Communication Review, IX (II), 125-135

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    TURABIAN : Bhatti, Muhammad Ahsan, Momna Ahmed, and Aun Muhammad Mehdi Khan. "Impact of BTS Music on the Psychological Health of Youth." Global Mass Communication Review IX, no. II (2024): 125-135. https://doi.org/10.31703/gmcr.2024(IX-II).11