A new global study led by the University of Jyväskylä reveals that our most emotionally resonant music tends to come from our teenage years—peaking around age 17. This pronounced pattern, known as the “reminiscence bump,” reflects our tendency to form the strongest emotional ties to music from our teenage years.
Global study shows why the songs from our teens leave a lasting mark on us
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