Study reveals that participation in BTS activities can positively impact fans' mental health and overall well-being.
BTS, the globally acclaimed South Korean supergroup, is known for their powerful music that carries messages of self-love, resilience, and hope. A study published in the Journal La Sociale in 2024 explored the impact of BTS's music on the psychological well-being (PWB) of their fans.
The study, which focused on Army Indonesia, a community of BTS fans in Indonesia, used a correlational quantitative approach to analyse the data. The results showed a clear trend: the longer the duration of listening to BTS music, the higher the fan's PWB level. Conversely, the shorter the duration of listening to BTS music, the lower the fan's PWB level.
The study found that BTS's music provides motivation and inspiration to fans, helping them deal with their emotions. It also revealed that BTS's music can help fans identify themselves, strengthening their self-confidence. The emotional connection between BTS and their fans is underscored, as one participant felt that BTS "truly gets them."
The study's findings suggest a positive correlation between the duration of listening to BTS music and PWB. Listening to BTS's music was linked with higher life satisfaction, feelings of happiness, and self-confidence. Moreover, the study found that BTS's music can strengthen social relationships among fans.
The duration of listening to BTS music contributes to fans' PWB by 2.9 percent, according to the study's results. For many global fans, listening to BTS's music can be life-changing. The study found that BTS's music can help fans deal with their emotions, providing them with a source of comfort and support.
In conclusion, the study highlights the positive impact that BTS's music has on the psychological well-being of their fans. The findings underscore the emotional connection between BTS and their fans, and the role that music can play in providing motivation, inspiration, and emotional support.
