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People who regularly go to gigs - particularly ones they’re dancing at - are happier than those who don’t, according to a new study.
Published by Australia’s Deakin University, the study surveyed 1,000 people, asking them about their music habits, as well as their general life satisfaction and subjective wellbeing. Their conclusion? People who go to gigs are more content.
The study found that those who engage with music by dancing or attending musical events have a higher SWB (subjective wellbeing) than those who don’t, emphasising “the important role of engaging with music in the company of others.”
In other words, if you’re sitting on your own listening to Nirvana, you might not get the same results.
