Hello. For a school project, we needed to write a paper on some question related to human nature and development. The question I chose was 'does personality affect preferences in music?' To answer this, I created a survey. I'd appreciate it if you could take a minute or two to fill out a copy and post it here. Thanks!
Describe yourself: Below are groups of words in rows. Score each group of words giving yourself (4) for the most like you, (3) for the second, (2) for the third, and (1) for the least like you. Score words across. When you are done, please add up the total values in each column.
__Active __Parental __Authentic __Versatile
Opportunistic Traditional Harmonious Inventive
Spontaneous Responsible Compassionate Competent
__Competitive __Practical __Unique __Curious
Impetuous Sensible Empathic Conceptual
Impactful Dependable Communicative Knowledgeable
__Realistic __Loyal __Devoted __Theoretical
Open minded Conservative Warm Seeking
Adventuresome Organized Poetic Ingenious
__Daring __Concerned __Tender __Determined
Impulsive Procedural Inspirational Complex
Fun Cooperative Dramatic Composed
__Exciting __Orderly __Vivacious __Philosophical
Courageous Conventional Affectionate Principled
Skillful Caring Sympathetic Rational
Totals
Column 1: Column 2: Column 3: Column 4:
How much do you enjoy music in general? Please select one.
Like very much
Like some
Like a little
Neither like or dislike
Dislike a little
Dislike some
Dislike very much
Now, please list your three favorite kinds of music. Use general categories, such as ‘classical’ or ‘jazz’ rather than specific song or band names. Place your most favorite kind first, followed by your second favorite, and your third favorite third.
1: ________
2: ________
3: ________
This is not necessary to read. It is just provided for your information.
A high score in Column 1 indicates an Orange type of personality. Orange personality people are often flexible, easygoing, playful, clever, open to change, having many interests, courageous, assertive & independent.
A high score in Column 2 indicates a Gold type of personality. Gold personality people are often consistent, goal oriented, traditional, realistic, prepared, dependable, loyal, responsible & having leadership ability.
A high score in Column 3 indicates a Blue type of personality. Blue personality people are often compassionate, idealistic, affectionate, empathetic, caring, nurturing, a communicator & valuing feelings.
A high score in Column 4 indicates a Green type of personality. Green personality people are confident, mentally strong, logical, inventive, having high expectations, knowledgeable & enjoy my own company.