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Vzťah osobnostných čŕt a hudobnej preferencie u stredoškolákov
Relationship of personal traits and musical preferences among high school students

Author(s): Martin Kráľ
Subject(s): Psychology
Published by: Spoločenskovedný ústav SAV, Slovenská akadémia vied
Keywords: Music preferences. Personality. Use of music.

Summary/Abstract: Presented article focuses on identifying statistically significant differences in personal characteristics, in relation to favourite music genre and dominant use of music. Introductory part reviews hitherto published relevant research papers. Subsequent sections concisely describe particular components of the Five Factor model of personality. The sample consists of 128 adolescents, the students of comprehensive school. The personality dimension were assessed by Slovak mutation of NEO-FFI questionnaire, utilization of music was determined by Uses of Music Inventory and music preferences were divided to four consistent factors, delimited by foreign research. The data analysis confirms assumption of statistically significant differences in personal dimensions and in mode of music among listeners of various music genres.

  • Issue Year: 17/2014
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 33-55
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Slovak