Non-mainstream rock music preferences, like goth, are linked to psychological difficulties in adolescence and emerging adulthood. This study explored the persistence of these difficulties into adulthood, while considering gender moderation. From ages 15 to 22, 364 participants (59% female) annually indicated their preference for goth music. Their mental health and well-being were evaluated at age 30 and at ages 13–14 as a control. A latent class growth analysis on their goth preference revealed two trajectories: lower (non-fans; 77%) and higher (fans; 23%). Gender moderation analysis showed that only males on the higher trajectory reported lower well-being and poorer mental health at age 30. Male goth music fans, most likely attracted to this cultural expression of their difficulties, may face increased psychological challenges as adults due to societal gender norms and growing marginalization. This study indeed suggests that an extended affinity for goth music during adolescence and emerging adulthood indicates long-term psychological adjustment challenges among adult male fans.

非主流摇滚音乐偏好，如哥特音乐，与青春期和成年初期的心理困难有关。这项研究探讨了这些困难在成年后的持续存在，同时考虑了性别适度。从 15 岁到 22 岁，每年有 364 名参与者（59% 为女性）表示他们对哥特音乐的偏好。他们的心理健康和幸福感在 30 岁时进行了评估，并在 13-14 岁时作为对照进行了评估。对哥特偏好的潜在阶级增长分析揭示了两种轨迹：较低（非粉丝；77%）和较高（粉丝；23%）。性别节制分析显示，只有处于较高轨迹的男性在 30 岁时报告幸福感较低且心理健康状况较差。男性哥特音乐迷很可能被这种表达困难的文化表达所吸引，成年后可能会因社会原因而面临更多的心理挑战性别规范和日益边缘化。这项研究确实表明，在青春期和成年初期对哥特音乐的长期喜爱表明成年男性粉丝面临长期的心理调整挑战。