Date
5-10-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
This project explored the relationship between socio-cultural experiences and openness to listen to a variety of international music genres. These genres included: Korean Pop, Classical, African Beats, Latin, Tropical, Reggae, Rap, Indian, and Jazz. Participants (n = 298) were recruited online utilizing Mechanical Turk. All participants were eighteen years of age or older. A significant positive correlation was found between socio-cultural experiences and openness to global music genres. Preliminary analysis is discussed for the various components of the socio-cultural exposure scores (cultural experiences). A potential implication of this study is the recognition of the importance of, as well as the relationship between, socio-cultural experiences and individual Openness.
Department
Psychology
Thesis Comittee
Melissa Brandon (Thesis Director)
Danielle Kohfeldt (Thesis Director)
Brendan Morse
Nesa Wasarhaley
Copyright and Permissions
Original document was submitted as an Honors Program requirement. Copyright is held by the author.
Recommended Citation
Heustis, Britni. (2016). Socio-Cultural Experiences and Openness to Music Genres. In BSU Honors Program Theses and Projects. Item 158. Available at: https://vc.bridgew.edu/honors_proj/158
Copyright © 2016 Britni Heustis