Sociological Factors Affecting Change in Music Taste

There is a body of well-established research on music taste and demographics, but we do not know enough about how taste changes over time. The study answers the question, “What are the main sociological factors that affect someone’s change in taste of music?” In this study a qualitative research design was used, particularly a phenomenological design. The data collection method that the study employed was semi-structured interviews. The research was conducted in Armenia, with 10 selected participants being English-speaking Armenians. As predicted, the study found that age was linked to changes in music preferences. Further, the study found that culture and family background influenced one’s music preferences as well. The study also found that folk and popular music were common preferences for individuals with poor academic performance and low social status while classical music was highly preferred by the affluent individuals and those with higher academic performance. The study further found that both males and females listen to the same type of music, and depending on their moods, they may prefer certain music genres over others. The findings of this study can be used to assess sociological factors that affect music taste, and these factors may help to throw light on how music affects human behavior for both psychologists and sociologists.