The lyrics of the 25 most popular songs in America for each of 4 decades (the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s) were content analyzed for value themes. Using ethnographic content analysis, 9 value themes or messages were extracted from the 100 songs. The most frequently occurring theme related to romantic love. Implications for counseling are discussed.
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