Research: Music Experience and Behaviour in young people

The University of Hertfordshire carried out research into ways in which young people aged 14-24 engaged with music.

Although a little out of date this research still makes interesting reading for me.


After reading the article results, I agreed and disagreed with some of what I read.


  • I agree that the computer isn't the most popular source of entertainment anymore. I use my phone to listen to music which I listen to daily. I also listen to music via YouTube which I do a lot. I also listen to music on the TV to see whats in the charts. I never really listen to music on CD's anymore. 
  • I have 350 songs on my phone which is very much under the average amount of songs female has which is 1892. However the only reason I don't have many songs is because I have a lack of space on my phone.
  • I have barely any songs on my iPad as I just listen to music on YouTube, as I don't like paying for them on ITunes.
  •  I agree with the findings that most people access the internet at home as I do too via Wifi and using 3G on my phone. 
  • I agree with findings that parents pay for the internet access, they pay for the Wifi and my phone contract. 
  • I also agree that being able to copy music to different devices is important. 
  • I also agree with the 88% who agreed internet would be the thing i'd miss most on a desert island. 
  • I agree with the 31% who said they pay under £20 per month on entertainment. As I download music for free and stream films or watch films and listen to music on the TV.
  • I'm surprised that only 40% illegally downloaded music for free as almost all music I have downloaded is illegal. 

I enjoy listening to a range of music mainly Pop, R&B, House Music and some Drum and Base.

Some of my favourite artistes and favourite songs are:
  • Rihanna- Take a Bow, Diamonds, We Found Love
  • Ellie Goulding  
  • Avicii- Wake me up, Hey Brother, Levels
  • BeyoncĂ©- Single Ladies, Drunk, Best Thing I Never Had
  • Taylor Swift- Red, Sparks Now, Story of Us
  • Rita Ora- I'll Never Let You Down, How We Do, Shine Ya Light
  • There are also many songs I like from many different artists