The role of social context in musical identity formation
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https://doi.org/10.55777/rea.v19i37.8589Palabras clave:
musical tastes, social influence, identity, Music intereses, adolescenceResumen
Although the development of identity during adolescence and the importance of peer groups in this process have been extensively studied, the formation of private musical tastes, as opposed to shared musical preferences, has not been analyzed during this developmental period. A total of 185 Spanish secondary school students participated in the study. Although pop is the most listened-to style by both genders, especially by girls, this varies throughout adolescence. Likewise, this style of music is the most listened-to genre in private, while reggaeton is the main shared preference, with gender differences observed. Furthermore, statistically significant differences were found when comparing past and present influences on the formation of musical taste, with girls being more influenced by their peers than boys. It is suggested that, although the peer group plays an important role in the socialization of musical preferences, the individual tendency toward an identity-based musical taste prevails during adolescence.
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