Have you ever wondered why you like a particular song or genre of music? The answer may lie in your personality, although other factors also play a role, researchers say.
Many people tend to develop their musical identity during adolescence, around the same time they are exploring their social identity. Preferences can change over time, but research shows that people tend to be particularly fond of music from their teenage years and more easily recall music from a certain age period – 10 to 30 years, with a peak at 14.