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    Why do we listen to music? A uses and gratifications analysis

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    Authors
    Lonsdale, A.
    North, Adrian
    Date
    2011
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Lonsdale, Adam J. and North, Adrian C. 2011. Why do we listen to music? A uses and gratifications analysis. British Journal of Psychology. 102: pp. 108-134.
    Source Title
    British Journal of Psychology
    DOI
    10.1348/000712610X506831
    ISSN
    0007-1269
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/18550
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Four ‘uses and gratifications’ studies investigated peoples’ reasons for listening to music(Study 1); and whether these reasons differ significantly from those associated with otherleisure activities (Study 2). In Study 3, an open-ended, qualitative research design wasused to investigate why people listen to music. In Study 4, a cross-sectional design wasused to investigate the possibility that people of different ages might listen to music fordifferent reasons. Findings showed that there are a number of reasons why participantslisten to music, comparison of which indicated that participants listen to music primarilyto manage/regulate their moods. Comparison with other leisure activities indicatedthat for the most part, listening to music was rated better than other leisure activitiesat serving an individual’s different needs. This versatility may explain why music is soimportant to people. Evidence was also found to suggest that the reasons for listeningto music may change as people grow older.

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