London, Oct 22 (IANS): Some music artistes have a more positive impact on the mood and wellbeing of young people than others, with American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift coming out on top (32 per cent) as having the most positive effects, closely followed by the British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran (28 per cent), new research has highlighted.

The research conducted by The O2 Arena also showed that over 80 per cent of young people agree that music (88 per cent) and live events (83 per cent) have a positive impact on their mood and wellbeing.

In addition, about 20 per cent stated that the positive impact on their mental health is what they enjoy most about attending live events, with more than a quarter (27 per cent) citing the opportunity to forget about everything else they have going on when attending live events.

"This research highlights the undeniable link between live events and the positive impact they have on the mental health and wellbeing of young people, which presents us with a unique opportunity to make a difference within our local community -- something which has always been a huge priority for us," said Adam Pearson, Commercial Director at The O2.

Moreover, nearly two-thirds (61 per cent) of young people mentioned that being a part of online and in-person communities has a positive impact on their mood or wellbeing.