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OUR PUBLICATIONS > Keeping it in the Family: How Teenagers Use Music to Bond, Build Bridges and Seek Autonomy
OUR PUBLICATIONS > Keeping it in the Family: How Teenagers Use Music to Bond, Build Bridges and Seek Autonomy
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Keeping it in the Family: How Teenagers Use Music to Bond, Build Bridges and Seek Autonomy
January 1, 2008
Author: Peter Nuttall and Julie Tinson
Institution: University of West of England and University of Stirling, UK
Full reference: Nuttall, P., Tinson, J. (2008). ‘Keeping it in the Family: How Teenagers Use Music to Bond, Build Bridges and Seek Autonomy’ in Advances in Consumer Research. Vol. 35.
Summary of key findings
This paper explores teenage use and consumption of music within families and to develop the concepts of ‘connection’ and autonomy seeking within families relative to popular music consumption. Social trends indicate that the composition of the family will continue to change and, as such, this research will also examine the impact of changing family structures on music use and consumption.
This research involved 24 in-depth interviews with both early and late adolescents. The findings from this research sample suggest connection (bonding and building bridges) through music is most relevant for teenagers raised in step parent families. Evidence of affinity or autonomy seeking behaviour may also be ascribed to family type.
Research questions & methodology
This research involved 24 in-depth interviews with both early and late adolescents.