The research, which was
carried out by Professor Adrian North of Heriot-Watt University, is said to be
the largest such study ever undertaken.
It suggested classical
music fans were shy, while heavy metal aficionados were gentle and at ease with
themselves.
Professor North
described the research as "significant" and "surprising".
He said: "We have
always suspected a link between music taste and personality. This is the first
time that we've been able to look at it in real detail. No-one has ever done
this on this scale before."
Prof North said the
research could have many uses in marketing, adding: "If you know a
person's music preference you can tell what kind of person they are, who to
sell to.
"There are obvious
implications for the music industry who are are worried about declining CD
sales.
"One of the most
surprising things is the similarities between fans of classical music and heavy
metal. They're both creative and at ease but not outgoing.
"The
general public has held a stereotype of heavy metal fans being suicidally
depressed and of being a danger to themselves and society in general. But they
are quite delicate things."
More than 36,000 people
from all over the world were asked to rate 104 musical styles and also
questioned about aspects of their personality.
The study is continuing
and Prof North, who is head of the university's department of applied
psychology, is still looking for participants to take part in a short online
questionnaire.
REGGAE
: High
self-esteem, creative, not hardworking, outgoing, gentle and at ease
Jazz fans are "creative and have good self-esteem"
according to the research
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