7 Things I Can Learn About My Teen By Examining His Taste in Music
Written by Craig Rogers, Posted on , in Section Teens & Tweens
Music tends to be something that is very vital to the lives of troubled teens. A recent study was done at Heriot-Watt University examining music genres and what they say about people. You as a parent may struggle to understand your student and what they go through on a day to day basis, and music may provide a good path to better understanding of students. Many troubled teens may struggle, but Lava Heights Academy can help. .
Musical Genres and What They Say About Troubled Teens
Pop
Popular music tends to be easy to listen to. Teenagers that listen to pop music may be more extroverted- and outgoing, but research shows that students who listen to pop music tend to be less creative and uneasy.
Rap and Hip-hop
While rap and hip-hop is often characterized with aggressiveness, the research found that there are no links between hip-hop and aggressiveness; however, fans of this type of music tend to have higher confidence and are more outgoing.
Rock and Heavy Metal
The stereotype of heavy metal fans being aggressive has also been found to hold no water according to the research, but fans of this style of music may be more introverted and have low self esteem.
Dance
Fans of fast-paced dance music were found to be more extroverted and outgoing.
Classical Music
Fans of classical music are often introverted but at ease with the world around them. They tend to have a good sense of self-esteem.
Country
Fans of country music were found to be typically hard working people with a solid sense of emotional stability.
Indie
Fans of indie music tend to be more introverted, as well as creative and intellectual. Low self esteem and anxiousness were found to be commonalities amongst fans of indie music.
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What Does Your Taste in Music Say About Your Personality?
