Department of Psychology, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Department of Sociology, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada.
J Youth Adolesc. 2024 Apr;53(4):927-939. doi: 10.1007/s10964-023-01873-9. Epub 2023 Nov 9.
Non-mainstream rock music preferences, like goth, are linked to psychological difficulties in adolescence and emerging adulthood. This study explored the persistence of these difficulties into adulthood, while considering gender moderation. From ages 15 to 22, 364 participants (59% female) annually indicated their preference for goth music. Their mental health and well-being were evaluated at age 30 and at ages 13-14 as a control. A latent class growth analysis on their goth preference revealed two trajectories: lower (non-fans; 77%) and higher (fans; 23%). Gender moderation analysis showed that only males on the higher trajectory reported lower well-being and poorer mental health at age 30. Male goth music fans, most likely attracted to this cultural expression of their difficulties, may face increased psychological challenges as adults due to societal gender norms and growing marginalization. This study indeed suggests that an extended affinity for goth music during adolescence and emerging adulthood indicates long-term psychological adjustment challenges among adult male fans.
非主流摇滚音乐偏好，如哥特式，与青少年和成年初期的心理困难有关。本研究探讨了这些困难在成年期的持续存在，同时考虑了性别调节作用。在 15 岁到 22 岁期间，364 名参与者（59%为女性）每年都会表示他们对哥特式音乐的偏好。他们的心理健康和幸福感在 30 岁时以及 13-14 岁时进行了评估作为对照。对他们的哥特式偏好进行的潜在类别增长分析显示出两种轨迹：较低（非粉丝；77%）和较高（粉丝；23%）。性别调节分析表明，只有在较高轨迹上的男性报告说，在 30 岁时幸福感较低，心理健康状况较差。男性哥特音乐迷，很可能是被这种困难的文化表达所吸引，由于社会性别规范和日益边缘化，他们作为成年人可能会面临更多的心理挑战。这项研究确实表明，在青少年和成年初期对哥特式音乐的长期喜爱表明，成年男性粉丝在长期的心理调整方面存在挑战。
