Pop Culture in America has grown immensely and is constantly changing due to the easy access of mass media. Social media and news outlets are constantly updating us on the latest trends brought on by our generation. With music being one of the largest aspects of pop culture, it has a wide range of effects on the youth of america. In the most recent years, music has proved to do one of the following: help teens, or corrupt them. Depending on the choice of music teens decide to engage in, music can either positively or negatively impact teens mentally and physically. Recent studies have show how different genres of music can affect teens self-esteem, moods, and actions. The true effect of self-esteem and music lies in the way the listener
