The increases in experiences of music's power and music's connection to personal life history can lead to changes in how music affects the self regulatory processes in adulthood. 

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1. Linear change by age
2. Event-related fluctuation
3. Retirement transition

3 Types of changes

  Saarikallio, S. (2011). Music as emotional self-regulation throughout adulthood. Psychology of Music, 39(3), 307–327. https://doi.org/10.1177/0305735610374894


Music as emotional self-regulation throughout adulthood

Age Related Change

Life situations can alter the regulation process of music. Music can help increase strong emotions, like your first love. The importance and meaningfulness of music can also increase during hardship's in ones life. 

Event Related fluctuation

Features of self regulation through music dramatically changed going into retirement. People had more time for music, and it helps alleviate loneliness more older people. People also participate in music as a hobby in older years. 

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