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This chapter presents the data gathered from the survey that were classified, tabulated and
discussed.
Profile of the Participants
The participants in this study were students of Cavite State University- Main Campus
whose ages fall under 16-19 who listen to music. They were 180 participants randomly selected
from every colleges.
Level of exposure to music based on the kind of genre, length of time spent on listening,
and the medium used.
This part presents selected genres that the participants were most exposed. The most
listened genre was determined through the number of checks.
The table reveals that 66 (36.7%) teenagers are exposed to Popular Music and it was
followed by OPM with 28 (15.6%), which is rank 2.While 25 (13.9%) are exposed to Rock
Music. On the other hand, Hip-Hop Music and Alternative has the same percentage with both 24
(13.2%); Next was Classic Music with 9 (5.0%) which is rank 7. Lastly, 8 (4.4%) out of 180
teenagers are exposed to other genre including Christian, Jazz and Korean Pop Music.
The table 1 shows that majority of the respondents are exposed to Popular Music.
On an online research by Hakanen, E.A. (1995) popular music has influenced the social
interactions, mood and social behavior of a person. Several studies have been explain that there
is a relationship between music and social behavior, regardless of age.
KIND OF MUSIC
Pop Music
OPM
Rock Music
R&B
Hip-Hop Music
Alternative
Classic
Others ( Korean Pop
FREQUENCY
66
N=180 PERCENTAGE
36.7
28
15.6
25
13.9
24
13.2
10
5.6
10
5.6
5.0
4.4
180
100
Music, Christian
Songs, and Jazz)
Total
Research has shown that people listen to music for nearly 2.5 hours a day according to
recent study called Share of Ear (EdisonResearch, online, 2014).
According to Bruner (1990) music has long been considered an efficient and effective
means for triggering moods and communicating nonverbally.
Table 2. Length of Time spent on listening to Music.
LENGTH OF TIME
1. 1-2 hours per day
2. 3-4 hours per day
3. 5-6 hours per day
4. More than 9 hours per
FREQUENCY
82
70
16
N= 180 PERCENTAGE
45.6
38.9
8.9
10
5.6
1.1
180
100
day
5. 7-8hours per day
Total
FREQUENCY
145
14
12
7
2
180
N=180 PERCENTAGE
80.6
7.8
6.7
3.9
1.1
100
(8.3%)by the melody of the song, followed by 4 (2.2%) of participants are not influenced by
lyrics, genre and melody of the song (none of the above) and 2 (1.1%) by genre of the song.
Table 1.In terms of making participants feel sad.
1.
2.
3.
4.
INDICATORS
Lyrics of the song.
All of the above
Melody of the song
None of the above
FREQUENCY
83
76
15
N=180 PERCENTAGE
46.1
42.2
8.3
2.2
1.1
180
100
The table reveals that 72 (40.0%) out of 180 teenagers are influenced by lyrics, genre,
and melody of the song (all of the above), followed by 63 (35.0%) on melody of the song, then
24 (13.3%) by the lyrics of the song. On the other hand, 19 (10.6 %) of participants are not
influenced by the lyrics, genre and melody of the song (none of the above).
INDICATORS
All of the above
Melody of the song
Lyrics of the song
Genre of the song
None of the above
Total
FREQUENCY
72
63
24
19
4
N=180 PERCENTAGE
40.0
35.0
13.3
10.6
2.2
180
100
The table reveals that 65 (36.1%) out of 180 teenagers are influenced by lyrics, genre,
and melody of the song (all of the above), followed by 60 (33.3%) by lyrics of the song, then 36
(20.0 %) by the melody of the song, 12 (6.7 %) by the genre of the song and 7 (3.9 %) of
participants are not influenced by the lyrics, genre and melody of the song (none of the above) .
FREQUENCY
65
60
N=180 PERCENTAGE
36.1
33.3
36
20.0
12
7
6.7
3.9
Total
180
100
The table reveals that 79 (43.9%) out of 180 teenagers are influenced by the melody of
the song, followed by 63 (35.0%) on lyrics, genre and melody of the song, (all of the above) then
26 (14.4%) by genre of the song and 12 (6.7%) by the lyrics of the song.
INDICATORS
Melody of the song
All of the above
Genre of the song
Lyrics of the song
Total
FREQUENCY
79
63
26
12
N=180 PERCENTAGE
43.9
35.0
14.4
6.7
180
100
The table reveals that 83 (46.1%) out of 180 teenagers are influenced by lyrics, genre and
melody of the song (All of the above), followed by 48 (26.7%) on melody of the song, then 28
(15.6%) by the lyrics of the song and 21 (11.7%) by the genre of the song.
Table 5. In terms of making participants regulate their mood (e.g feel better)
1.
2.
3.
4.
INDICATORS
All of the above
Melody of the song
Lyrics of the song
Genre of the song
Total
FREQUENCY
83
48
28
21
N=180 PERCENTAGE
46.1
26.7
15.6
11.7
180
100
The table reveals that 71 ( 39.4%) out of 180 teenagers are influenced by lyrics of the
song, followed by 50 (27.8%) on lyrics, genre and melody of the song (all of the above), then 42
(23.3%) by melody of the song, 13 (7.2%) by the genre of the song and 4 (2.2%) of participants
are not influenced by lyrics, genre and melody of the song (none of the above)
INDICATORS
Lyrics of the song
All of the above
Melody of the song
Genre of the song
None of the above
Total
FREQUENCY
71
50
42
13
4
N=180 PERCENTAGE
39.4
27.8
23.3
7.2
2.2
180
100
The table reveals that 78 (43.3%) out of 180 teenagers are influenced by the lyrics of the
song, followed by 52 (28.9%) on lyrics, genre and melody of the song (all of the above), then 35
(19.4%) by melody of the song, 23 (7.2%) by genre of the song and 2 (1.1%) of participants are
not influenced by the lyrics, genre and melody of the song (none of the above).
Table 7. In terms of making participants feel sentimental through listening to music.
INDICATORS
FREQUENCY
N=180 PERCENTAGE
78
52
35
43.3
28.9
19.4
23
2
7.2
1.1
Total
180
100
The table indicate that 76 (42.2%) out of 180 teenagers are influenced by the lyrics,
melody and genre of the song (all of the above) , while 64 ( 35.6%) are influenced by the lyrics
of the song, then 26 ( 14.4%) only by the melody and 11 ( 6.1%) by the genre. Lastly, 3 (1.7%)
are not influence by the lyrics, melody and genre of the song (none of the above).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
INDICATORS
All of the above
Lyrics of the song
Melody of the song
Genre of the song
None of the above
Total
FREQUENCY
76
64
26
11
3
N=180 PERCENTAGE
42.2
35.6
14.4
6.1
1.7
180
100
The table indicates that 69 (38.3%) out of 180 teenagers are influenced by the melody of
the song. On the other hand, there are only 66 (36.7%) who are being influenced by the lyrics,
melody and genre (all of the above). Followed by the lyrics of the song with an average of 22
(12.2%) of teenagers. Then 21 (11.7%) teenagers are being influence by the genre. On the other
hand there are only 2 (1.1%) who are not influenced by any of the melody, lyrics and genre
(none of the above).
Table 9.In terms of making participants feel calm or soothed
INDICATORS
1.
2.
3.
4.
FREQUENCY
N=180 PERCENTAGE
69
66
22
21
38.3
36.7
12.2
11.7
1.1
180
100
The table indicates that 72 (40.0%) out of 180 teenagers are influenced by the lyrics,
melody and genre of the song (all of the above). Followed by the lyrics of the song with 61
(33.9%) then by the melody with 30 (16.7%). On the other hand, 16 (8.9%) teenagers are
influenced by the genre of the song. Lastly, there is only 1 (0.6%) teenagers who is not
influenced by the lyrics, melody and genre of the song (none of the above).
Total
FREQUENCY
N=180 PERCENTAGE
72
61
30
16
1
40.0
33.9
16.7
8.9
0.6
180
100
In terms of Perceived and Felt emotion, music was identified by the participants as
Slightly Influential in terms of indicator such as: 1. Music makes me feel sad or sorrowful (
x
= 3.14, SD =
makes me feel joyful or amused ( x = 3.43, SD = 0.55), 3. Music makes me feel filled with
wonder ( x = 3.27, SD = 0.55), 4. Music makes me feel strong and energetic ( x
= 3.27, SD
MEAN
STD. DEVIATION
INTERPRETATION
2.72
0.68
Slightly Influential
sorrowful.
2. Music makes me feel
3.14
0.56
Influential
affectionate or in love.
3. Music makes me feel
2.92
0.59
Influential
nostalgic or melancholic.
4. Music makes me feel tense or
2.27
0.77
Slightly Influential
nervous.
5. Music makes me feel calm.
6. Music makes me feel joyful
3.38
3.43
0.55
0.55
Very Influential
Very Influential
or amused.
7. Music makes me feel filled
3.27
0.55
Very Influential
with wonder.
8. Music makes me feel strong
3.27
0.51
Very Influential
and energetic.
9. Music makes me feel positive
10. Music makes me feel
3.43
1.98
0.52
0.84
Very Influential
Slightly Influential
2.98
0.61
Influential
negative.
Grand Mean
Scale:
1.0 - 1.74 = Not at all Influential
Undergraduate Thesis
Submitted to the Faculty of the
College of Arts and Sciences
Cavite State University
Indang, Cavite
In partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the degree
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism