Citation

Lester D, Gunn JF. Psychol. Rep. 2011; 109(1): 137-138.

Affiliation

Psychology Program, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ 08205-9441, USA. lesterd@stockton.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

22049655

Abstract

The suicide rates of 18 European nations were associated with the proportion of sad words in the lyrics of their national anthems as well as the gloominess of the music. It is suggested that a possible suicide prevention tactic might involve changing the music and lyrics of national anthems.

Language: en