Research has investigated psychological processes in an attempt to explain how and why
people appreciate music. Three programs of research have shed light on these processes …

The emotions that can be considered members of the set of Aesthetic Emotions (AEs) is
controversial. The present study investigated the terms used by researchers in peer …

Interindividual differences in music‐related reward have been characterized as involving
five main facets: musical seeking, emotion evocation, mood regulation, social reward, and …

There is growing evidence that music can induce a wide range of visual imagery. To date,
however, there have been few thorough investigations into the specific content of music …

Directed, intentional imagination is pivotal for self-regulation in the form of escapism and
therapies for a wide variety of mental health conditions, such anxiety and stress disorders …

Research has shown that mind-wandering, negative mood, and poor wellbeing are closely
related, stressing the importance of exploring contexts or tools that can stimulate positive …

Studies have suggested that visual imagery forms an important part of the listening
experience and might be one of the mechanisms by which music induces emotions in a …

A ubiquitous aspect of the human experience is the creation of and engagement with art.
While the field of empirical aesthetics has traditionally focused on visual stimuli, researchers …

Musical absorption is a multi-dimensional phenomenon that has been understood in various
ways, but is related to strong, immersive, and transformative musical encounters. For this …

During a live concert, the mind can wander to unrelated thoughts such as personal concerns
or past memories or to vivid images that are inspired by the music. This is an omnipresent …