Identity status as a determinant of music preferences among high
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Identity status as a determinant of music preferences among high
Krzysztof Basiński, Medical University of Gdańsk Adam Sadowski*, University of Gdańsk Identity status as a determinant of music preferences among high-school adolescents Abstract The present research examined the influence of identity status on music preferences in adolescents. Identity was measured using the U-GIDS scale, based on a theoretic framework by Marcia and Meeus. Music preferences were evaluated using the Short Test Of Music Preferences by Rentfrow and Gosling. A group of 228 high school students completed the survey. Results showed that music described as reflective & complex and upbeat & conventional was preferred less in a group of subjects with the diffused status of identity. These outcomes are discussed in context of research on psychological determinants of music preferences. Research on human development in adolescence has an important place in psychological literature. This is due to complicated developmental changes in biological, emotional, moral and cognitive functioning, as well as in personality and social relations. Adolescence is a process that prepares a young person to fulfil social roles in adulthood (Oleszkowicz & Senejko, 2011). A person creates his or hers inner, personal and dynamic organization of cravings, abilities and beliefs that Marcia (1980) defines as identity. Research suggests that identity status is related to choosing a professional career (Rostowski, 1998). The status of identity is influenced by national and cultural context (Schwartz, Zamboanga, Meca, & Ritchie, 2012). Positive role of sports on identity development is also suggested (Gawinecka, Radko, & Łucka, 2010). * Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Adam Sadowski, e-mail: [email protected]. 212 Krzysztof Basiński, Adam Sadowski QQ Identity in adolescence Identity can be defined at least in two ways. Individual identity is related to experiencing own uniqueness and separateness, own aims and standards. Social identity is expressed by cognitive ties with other people, identification with their aims, values and behaviour (Grzelak & Jarymowicz, 2007; Gurba, 2011). Erikson’s psychosocial development theory postulates that adolescence is a crucial stage in human life. Of the eight stages of human development, the fifth stage brings most changes to individual’s psychological life. Identity evolves from early childhood, initially by receiving knowledge about oneself from others. This evolution reaches a critical phase in adolescence, because the entire process of forming one’s adult identity depends on transformations that happen in this period (Rostowski, 1997). Erikson’s theoretic remarks on the formation of identity in the fifth stage of human psychosocial development became the foundations for scientific research on identity in adolescence. Among Erikson’s followers were James Marcia and Wim Meeus. Marcia (1980), through processes of commitment and exploration, aimed to extract observed manifestations of identity in behaviour, consequently pointing out measurable indicators of the structure of identity. Young person verifies himself, tests his own capabilities and relationships with other people, thus evaluating boundaries of his or hers behaviour. The level of exploration of alternative solutions in decision making and the level of commitment to accepted aims and values led Marcia to extract four statuses of identity, which manifest in professional, ideological and social context (Kroger & Marcia, 2011; Marcia, 1980; Van Hoof, 1997). Marcia’s identity statuses form a typology, from the least to the most mature. Their main determinant is the level of coping with identity conflict: Diffused identity – because of their superficiality, individuals with this status make decisions with ease, for it does not matter what they choose. They can have no clear career path, do not see any point in affiliating with groups, are withdrawn and distanced. Foreclosure – individuals with this status have not yet suffered the identity crisis. Their source of beliefs is in identification with significant others, in most cases parents. Their behaviour is based on opinions of others; parents have a large influence on their plans. They are happy, pleased with themselves and not open to new experiences, which contributes to low anxiety. Moratorium – individuals with this status suffer from identity crisis, Identity status as a determinant of music preferences… 213 caused by active pursuance and analysis of their beliefs. High levels of anxiety are characteristic of this status. Achieved identity – individuals with this status have experienced and solved their identity crisis. They have taken the responsibility for their actions and making decisions about their life plans (Kroger & Marcia, 2011; Kroger, 1996; Marcia, 1980; Rydz, 2005). Based on Marcia’s framework of the state of identity, Meeus (1996) constructed a test that captures the process of identity development in adolescence, in relationship with psychological well-being. He divided adolescence into four different periods: early adolescence (12–14), middle adolescence (15–17), late adolescence (18–20) and postadolescence (21–24). He also pointed out differences in identity status with regard to gender. Meeus adopted the descriptions of identity proposed by Marcia, supplementing them with elements of process. He also formulated possible ways of identity transformation (Rostowski, 1997; Rydz, 2005). QQ Music preferences in adolescence Different forms of activity, sources of entertainment and pleasure accompany each period of human development. Listening to music plays this role for many modern adolescents, as it takes up a lot of their free time (North, Hargreaves, & O’Neill, 2000). Listening to music enables individuals to shape their relationships with peers, regulate emotions, create atmosphere. Preferred music, especially in adolescence, is a form of creating one’s image. Information about favourite bands and genres are submitted to social networking sites. Impact of music taste on choosing partners have been reported, as similarity of music preferences is connected with attractiveness, intimacy and satisfaction with future relationship (Boer et al., 2011; Rentfrow & Gosling, 2006; Tarrant, North, & Hargreaves, 2001). Bakagiannis and Tarrant (2006) conducted a study, in which participants were informed about the similarity of music preferences between ingroup and outgroup. This resulted in a change of attitudes and growth of inter-group relationships. Development and stabilization of friendship is related to similarity of music preferences (Selfhout, Branje, ter Bogt, & Meeus, 2009). Listening to music in adolescence can also be understood in a developmental context. A peer group formed on the basis of similarities in musical taste gives an individual a plethora of social attitudes, cognitive 214 Krzysztof Basiński, Adam Sadowski values, cultural symbols, codes of behaviour and sources of knowledge. Thus, listening to music, beside satisfying individual needs, plays a role in socializing with peers, and consequently, identity development (Bakagiannis & Tarrant, 2006; Miranda & Claes, 2009). Temporary engagement in different social roles helps to gain experience and information crucial to the formation of individual identity (Lonsdale & North, 2011; Rutkowska, 2002). Music preferences are determined by cultural, familial, educational and personality factors, and depend on age, experience in listening to music, gender and social environment (Lawendowski, 2011). Research on preferences with regard to music genres were conducted by Rentfrow and Gosling (2003), authors of the Short Test of Music Preferences (STOMP). The authors, after using different methods of statistical analysis and studying over 3,000 individuals, aligned 14 basic musical genres to four factors. First factor, named reflective & complex, consisted of blues, classical, jazz and folk music; second factor, intense & rebellious, consisted of heavy metal, rock and alternative music; third factor, upbeat & conventional, consisted of country, pop, religious and sound tracks; finally fourth factor, energetic & rhythmic, consisted of rap/hip-hop, soul and electronic music (Rentfrow & Gosling, 2003, 2006). STOMP method was adapted to Polish by Lawendowski (2011). Schwartz and Fouts (2003) studied personality characteristics and developmental problems of three groups of music listeners: those preferring soft music, those preferring hard music and those preferring eclectic music. They found that each of those groups presents different personality characteristics and different developmental problems. These results suggest that young people tend to listen to music that reflects their personality and is in accord with their personal problems. This is confirmed further in research conducted by Chamorro-Premuzic and Furnham (2007) concerning the comparison of reasons for listening to music with differences in personality and cognitive capabilities. Neurotic individuals use music to regulate their emotions, while individuals with high openness use it in cognitive context. A study by Leung and Kier (2010) showed that preference for hip-hop, rap, blues, dance, house, electronica, industrial, techno and trance leads to an increased tendency to spend money, while preference for classical, opera, musical, oldies, rock and alternative is associated with saving money. These results are thought to reflect increased impulsiveness in the first and a more mature life style in the second group. Thus, a relationship between life style, behaviour, attitudes and music preferences has been suggested. Identity status as a determinant of music preferences… QQ 215 Aim of current research Identity status in Marcia-Meeus theory is related to overall psychological maturity. The development of identity progresses from lower, less mature statuses (diffused, foreclosure, moratorium), to a fully mature achieved identity. Youth in adolescence is especially prone to external influence, especially from peer groups (Rutkowska, 2002). It is however reasonable to believe, that susceptibility to that kind of influence is less severe when a young persons identity is fully established. Music preferences in adolescence are a significant factor in self-determination. They can also play a role in binding together peer groups (North et al., 2000). However, the strength of influence of these peer groups on the individual’s values and belief system depends on identity matureness. Thus, it is reasonable to believe that music preferences may be significantly dependant on the status of identity. The present research aimed to explore the impact of identity status on music preferences in adolescence. To determine meaningful categories of music preferences and attach a psychological meaning to them, we applied a methodology suggested by Rentfrow and Gosling (2003), that is to determine the dimensions of music preferences in a given sample using factor analysis. These dimensions should be similar to those reported in the original, American study. Lack of literature on the subject prevents us from stating detailed hypothesis about the studied phenomenon. However it is reasonable to assume that a group with diffused identity should prefer reflective & complex genres less compared to other identity statuses. Music from that factor tends to be more difficult, complicated and introspective – qualities that are not preferred by subjects with diffused identity. Following the same logic, subjects with diffused identity should prefer upbeat & conventional music, since it is simpler, easier to understand and oriented towards convening positive emotions. Preferences for energetic & rhythmic music are probably more related to temperamental and personality variables, thus it is less likely that relationships with identity shall be observed. Intense & rebellious music should be positively related to moratorium, as strong feelings of unrest, anxiety and lack of attachment to established norms characterize subjects with that identity status. Because of the exploratory nature of current research, we limited ourselves to asking the following questions: 1. Is diffused identity related to disfavour for certain genres of music, such as those within the reflective & complex factor? 216 Krzysztof Basiński, Adam Sadowski 2. Consequently, is diffused identity related to preference for other genres of music, such as those within the upbeat & conventional factor? 3. Is the moratorium identity status related to preference for genres of music within the intense & rebellious factor? QQ Participants 233 high school students participated in the study. 5 were excluded from analysis because of significant lacks in answers (final N = 228). The study was performed in ten classes (one first grade, four second grade, four third grade and one fourth grade – a language class with a four year program). Participants were aged between 15 and 21 (M=17,48, SD=0,96). The sample consisted of 139 girls (61%) and 88 boys (38,6%). One person did not provide gender information. The research was conducted between May and November 2013 in high schools in Gdańsk and Płońsk, Poland. The participants were asked to complete a questionnaire consisting of a method for evaluating music preferences, identity status, and basic demographic data. QQ Methods To assess declarative music preferences, we used the Short Test of Music Preferences (STOMP) (Rentfrow & Gosling, 2003), in a Polish adaptation by Lawendowski (2011). This method consists of two parts. In the first section, subjects must assess (on a 7-step Likert scale) his preferences of each of 14 genres of music. Second section consists of a list of 15 adjectives. Subjects are required to say, how well does each adjective describe their favourite song or album. Polish adaptation of this method has satisfying psychometric properties – reliability, validity and generalizability over time. To evaluate the status of identity, we used the Utrecht-Groningen Identity Development Scale (U-GIDS) (Meeus, 1996, 2011), in Polish adaptation by Jan Rostowski. The method provides means to assess identity on dimensions of commitment and exploration. It consists of 54 statements concerning identity development in fields of interpersonal relationships, school, ideology and relationships with parents. 32 statements are diagnostic for commitment, while 22 are for exploration. Following a methodological strategy suggested Identity status as a determinant of music preferences… 217 by Meeus, results on each dimension are median split to low and high values. Four groups corresponding to four possible statuses are created, as detailed above. The original version as well as Polish adaptation of U-GIDS have good psychometric properties (Cronbach’s alpha between 0,74 and 0,93) (Meeus, 1996; Rostowski, 1997; Rydz, 2005). QQ Results QQ The structure of music preferences To determine the structure of music preferences measured by STOMP, we performed an exploratory factor analysis using the principal components method. Because of possible intercorrelations between factors, a non-orthogonal Oblimin rotation was used. Number of factors was determined using a scree plot. Analysis showed the existence of four factors, explaining 58,8% of total variance. Table 1 shows factor loadings of tested music genres. Table 1. Factor loadings for music genres from STOMP Factors 1 Country .803 Classical .722 Jazz .690 Blues .608 Religious .586 Folk .579 Sound tracks .483 Soul/Funky .428 2 Rock .792 Alternative .684 Heavy Metal .593 3 Rap/Hip-hop .829 Electronica .692 Pop 4 .828 218 Krzysztof Basiński, Adam Sadowski The genres comprising each factor differ from the original results of Rentfrow and Gossling (2003). First factor consists of genres originally forming the reflective & complex dimension (blues, classical, folk, jazz), although with an addition of country, religious, soul/funky and sound tracks. These genres loaded the upbeat & conventional factor in the original study. The second factor, comprising rock, alternative and heavy metal, mirrors the intense & rebellious factor from the original research. The third factor consists of electronica and hip-hop/rap genres that loaded the energetic & rhythmic factor in Rentfrow and Gosling’s study, along with soul/funky music. Finally, fourth factor consisted only of pop music, which originally was the strongest loading genre of the upbeat & conventional factor. Additionally, country, religious and sound track music loaded that dimension in the original study. We believe that differences in outcomes of factor analysis between the current and original research result from significant cultural differences between samples. Despite the discrepancies in factor loadings, the four-factor structure of music preferences proposed by Rentfrow and Gosling has been preserved. Connotations of music genres among Polish youth seem to correspond with meanings of dimensions proposed by American researchers. Thus, later in this article, we shall identify our resulting factors with those proposed by Rentfrow and Gosling, according to the formula: QQ Factor 1 – reflective & complex QQ Factor 2 – intense & rebellious QQ Factor 3 – energetic & rhythmic QQ Factor 4 – upbeat & conventional QQ Relationships between identity status and music preferences The results of scales of commitment and exploration were calculated from the U-GIDS test. Four groups corresponding to four identity statuses were formed after performing the median split. Table 2 outlines those groups, including gender and age. Most subjects fell into the group with diffused identity (32,5%). Achieved identity characterized 28,9% subjects while 20,2% had foreclosure and 18,4% moratorium statuses. Analysis of age and gender differences between the groups did not yield any significant results. To test the hypothesis of relationships between identity statuses and music preferences, a one-way independent group ANOVA was performed. The analysis showed a statistically significant effect of identity status on Identity status as a determinant of music preferences… 219 music preferences for reflective & complex factor, F(3, 244) = 4,42; p < 0,01, and for upbeat & conventional factor, F(3, 224) = 3,44; p < 0,05. To determine between which identity statuses the differences were significant, post hoc comparisons were performed. Bonferroni test revealed significant (p < 0,05) differences between diffused, foreclosure and achieved identity in the R&C factor. In the U&C factor, differences were reported only by LSD test (p < 0,05). These relationships were observed between diffused, foreclosure Rap/Hip-hop .829 and achieved identity as well. This outcome should be treated with caution Electronica .692 though, because of the liberal character of the LSD test. There were no signifPop .828 values of icant differences among I&R and E&R factors. Figure 1 shows mean music preferences for four identity statuses in factors R&C and U&C. Table 2. Age and gender in groups of different identity statuses Identity status Identity status Diffused Moratorium Foreclosure AchievedMoratorium Achieved 74 (32,5%) 45 (32,3%) 42 (18,4%) 29 (20,9%) 74 (32,5%) 4642 (20,2%) (18,4%) (20,2%) 6646 (28,9%) 66 (28,9%) 228 Total N boys N girls 45 (32,3%) 27(20,9%) (19,4%) 29 27 38(19,4%) (27,3%) 38 (27,3%) Mean age 29 (33,0%) 17,41 13 (14,8%) 17,19 N boys Mean age 29 (33,0%) 17,41 19 (21,6%) 17,19 17,80 13 (14,8%) 19 (21,6%) 27 (30,7%) 17,80 17,52 27 (30,7%) 17,52 139 228 139 88 88 17,47 17,47 Figure 1. Comparison of means of R&C and U&C factors in groups with different identity statuses Figure 1. Comparison of means of R&C and U&C factors in groups with different identity statuses 6 5 4 3 2 1 Reflective & Complex Upbeat & Conventional Achieved Moratorium Foreclosure Diffused Achieved Foreclosure 0 Diffused Total N girls N Foreclosure Moratorium Diffused N Table 2. Age and gender in groups of different identity statuses 220 Krzysztof Basiński, Adam Sadowski Genres from the reflective & complex factor (country, classical, sound tracks, jazz, blues, religious, folk, soul/funky) are preferred less by subjects with diffused identity (M = 3,22; SD = 1,25) in comparison with subjects with foreclosure status (M = 3,85; SD = 1,08) and achieved identity (M = 3,80; SD = 1,10). The same relationship was found for upbeat & conventional music. Subjects with diffused identity preferred that kind of music less (M = 4,17; SD = 1,68) than subjects with foreclosure status (M = 4,97; SD = 1,64) and achieved status of identity (M = 4,89; SD = 1,62). Relationship between the scales of commitment and exploration from U-GIDS and the factors of music preferences was also examined. A linear regression analysis was performed for each one of the four factors of music preferences. A model that assumes the effect of identity status on the reflective & complex dimension fit the data well, F(2, 255) = 11,11; p < 0,001. The only statistically significant predictor of this dimension was commitment (standardized ß = 0,288; p < 0,001). A model that assumes the effect of identity status on universal & complex dimension also fit the data well, F(2, 255) = 6,07; p < 0,01. Again, the only significant predictor was commitment (standardized ß = 0,213; p < 0,01). Models assuming the effects of identity on intense & rebellious and energetic & rhythmic factors were not significant. These relationships suggest that higher commitment is related to preferring reflective & complex (country, classical, sound tracks, jazz, blues, religious, folk, soul/funky) and upbeat & conventional (pop) music. QQ Discussion Factor structure of music preferences obtained in the current study is in line with the four dimensions proposed by Rentfrow and Gosling (2003). Although the genres loading each factor were different in the Polish adolescents sample than in the original research, this is not surprising as it accounts for major cultural, social and environmental differences between studied populations. Research conducted in different countries also observed that phenomenon (Gardikiotis & Baltzis, 2011). Results obtained in the current study confirm the four-factor model of music preferences proposed by Rentfrow and Gosling. The impact of identity on music preferences has been discovered only for two factors – reflective & complex and upbeat & conventional. Genres Identity status as a determinant of music preferences… 221 loading the R&C factor were preferred less by youth with diffused identity, which confirms our initial hypothesis. People with diffused identity are described as withdrawn, distanced and not willing to be part of social groups. This most likely explains their lack of interest in genres that are more difficult to perceive, require active listening and self-reflection. This outcome can be explained in the social context as well – fans of such music genres as blues, jazz or classical tend to form hermetic, elitist groups. Persons with diffused identity status may simply not be interested in membership in such groups. Upbeat & complex music is preferred less by subjects with diffused identity status. This outcome contradicts our initial hypothesis. Perhaps it is caused by (characteristic to the diffused identity status) withdrawal and, consequently, lack of identification with mainstream music. A moderator variable may also exist (most likely in the form of a personality factor, such as neurotism) that explains these relationships. However, no dependable conclusions can be made based on results of the current study. Preferences for energetic & rhythmic music proved to be unrelated to identity. This confirms the hypothesis of temperamental and personality factors influencing preferences for that type of music (Lawendowski, 2011). Membership in certain subcultures may also predict the preference for E&R factor (Gardikiotis & Baltzis, 2011). Hypothesis of the relationship between intense & rebellious music and identity did not receive any empirical evidence. Mean values of preferences were higher in subjects with moratorium status, however the differences turned out to be statistically insignificant. This may be due to relatively small number of subjects with moratorium in comparison with other identity statuses in the studied sample. Linear relationship between commitment and preference for reflective & complex and upbeat & conventional music is especially interesting. This scale measures the level of commitment in subject’s aims and values (Marcia, 1980). There are two possible sources for this relationship. In the case of reflective & complex music, commitment can refer to the system of beliefs adopted from parents, which in turn manifests itself in preference for more difficult and complex music, preferred by mature listeners (especially with regard to genres such as jazz, blues and classical). In the case of upbeat & conventional music, this relationship may be due to the adoption of beliefs from peers, as pop music (mainstream by definition) is the most popular genre among young people. 222 Krzysztof Basiński, Adam Sadowski QQ Conclusions The outcomes of this study confirm the hypothesis of relationships between identity statuses and music preferences. 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