Peter Parka

Music tastes link to personality

Musical tastes and personality type are closely related, according to a study of more than 36,000 people from around the world.
The research, which was carried out by Professor Adrian North of Herriot Watt University, is said to be the largest such study ever undertaken.
It suggested classical music fans were shy, while heavy metal aficionados were gentle and at ease with themselves.
Professor North described the research as "significant" and "surprising".




He said: "We have always suspected a link between music taste and personality. This is the first time that we've been able to look at it in real detail. No-one has ever done this on this scale before."
Prof North said the research could have many uses in marketing, adding: "If you know a person's music preference you can tell what kind of person they are, who to sell to. There are obvious implications for the music industry who are are worried about declining CD sales.
"One of the most surprising things is the similarities between fans of classical music and heavy metal. They're both creative and at ease but not outgoing.
"The general public has held a stereotype of heavy metal fans being suicidally depressed and of being a danger to themselves and society in general. But they are quite delicate things."
More than 36,000 people from all over the world were asked to rate 104 musical styles and also questioned about aspects of their personality.
The study is continuing and Prof North, who is head of the university's department of applied psychology, is still looking for participants to take part in a short online questionnaire.

MUSICAL STYLES VERSUS PERSONALITY TRAITS

BLUES High self-esteem, creative, outgoing, gentle and at ease


JAZZ High self-esteem, creative, outgoing and at ease


CLASSICAL MUSIC High self-esteem, creative, introvert and at ease


RAP High self-esteem, outgoing


OPERA High self-esteem, creative, gentle


COUNTRY AND WESTERN Hardworking, outgoing


REGGAE High self-esteem, creative, not hardworking, outgoing, gentle and at ease


DANCE Creative, outgoing, not gentle


INDIE Low self-esteem, creative, not hard working, not gentle


BOLLYWOOD Creative, outgoing


ROCK/HEAVY METAL Low self-esteem, creative, not hard-working, not outgoing, gentle, at ease


CHART POP High self-esteem, not creative, hardworking, outgoing, gentle, not at ease


SOUL High self-esteem, creative, outgoing, gentle, at ease
Source: Herriot Watt University

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That makes no sense, the diffent styles I like condradict each other at least half a dozen times!

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Boomer

I was thinking the same shit. No likes just ONE type of music.

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And0r

What if you are a fan of 2 genres?

I like Rock/metal but I love classical music too. I dont even mind soul music

Peter Parka

too many students with too much time on their hands! Maybe they might start sudying useful stuff, god, please!

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The Joker

I'd guess this is favourite genre, dudes.

ROCK/HEAVY METAL Low self-esteem, creative, not hard-working, not outgoing, gentle, at ease

Sounds about right :P Except for not outgoing :P

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pjbleek

where is the Progressive rock culture listed?


ELP,YES,King Crimson, Marillion,Peter Gabriel?

Zorak

The volunteers fucked off to get stoned and listen to Dark Side I think

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"...I will die alone, upside down, in a pub toilet."


Hey hey, My my, Rock and Roll can never die.

Zorak

Also, how can you tell who has high or low self esteem?

By what they tell you? Pffft. I think half the people who claim to have low self esteem are in love with themselves, and vice versa.

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"...I will die alone, upside down, in a pub toilet."


Hey hey, My my, Rock and Roll can never die.

Mase

This study was pointless. And incredibly inaccurate. Most people I've met don't only like 1 genre.

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teh_fuzz

Well I for one love the blues, but indie rock as well!

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FoxMulder In Disguise

CMDxAbsolution

Im all over the place, so I dont feel like I could fit into a category.

I mean, if I was to pick my top 5 bands at the moment (which changes reguarly) it would currently be:

Muse
Thrice
Rancid
Old, G-Unit mixed tapes (right before 50's first cd came out)
The Who

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Mystic

...yeah they pretty much say the same..eh... daft really.

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The Joker

Marry ME!

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Unreserved

Lol, it's a load of crap.

birdview

I don't think it is crap. I believe that music taste and personality are related to each other.

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