How can music act as a social surrogate?
Instru(mental)Music as a Social Surrogate
How can music serve as a social surrogate when we can't directly interact with others? This episode explores how listening to music can serve as a social proxy and provides ideas for how to strengthen your social relationships in the age of social distancing.
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References
- Schäfer, K., & Eerola, T. (2020).How listening to music and engagement with other media provide a sense of belonging: An exploratory study of social surrogacy. Psychology of Music, 48(2), 232-251.
- Seltzer, L. J., Ziegler, T. E., & Pollak, S. D. (2010). Social vocalizations can release oxytocin in humans. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 277(1694), 2661-2666.
Does personality influence music preferences?
Instru(mental)Personality and Music Preference
Do our musical tastes reflect our personalities? This episode dives into research about how the Big Five personality factors might influence what music we like. Along the way, learn what you may able to know about a person after hearing their favorite music and how to use that knowledge to build more genuine connections with strangers and people you've known your whole life.
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Research:
Hunter, P. G., & Schellenberg, E. G. (2011). Interactive effects of personality and frequency of exposure on liking for music. Personality and Individual Differences, 50(2), 175-179.
Rentfrow, P. J., & Gosling, S. D. (2006). Message in a ballad: The role of music preferences in interpersonal perception. Psychological Science, 17(3), 236-242.
Music:
My Love (Sia)
Shut Up and Let Me Go (The Ting Tings)
Instru(mental)’s Intro Music (Daniel Goldschmidt)
Other Resources:
Mashable Article: Uber Driver Has a Spotify Playlist for Every Kind of Passenger He Picks Up