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Planning a wedding is more labour-intensive than 20 years ago

Planning a wedding is more labour-intensive than 20 years ago

March 12, 2019 |

Planning a wedding is more labour-intensive than ever, according to a study.

A survey of 2,000 married Brits found two in five think the process of bringing the elements of a wedding together is now more time-consuming than … Read More

Adults who listened to reggae and classical music as children are more likely to be open to trying new foods, sports, fashions and books as they grow up, a leading psychologist has claimed. Catherine Loveday of Westminster University in London came to the conclusion after studying the results of O2’s research of 2,000 adults into the extent to which music affects behaviour later on in life. She suggests adults who are exposed to a wide array of music during their formative years end up with a greater desire to broaden their social and culinary boundaries. Heavy metal and soul music are least likely to contribute to a willingness to participate in anything new. The research found more than a quarter of those whose parents regularly listened to reggae were open to trying new things, compared to one fifth of those who were exposed to classical music. However, by contrast just four per cent of adults who listened to heavy metal and soul at a young age said they are now open to being adventurous and experimental. Prof. Loveday, a music psychologist, said: “Music is a very fundamental way for parents to connect with their children so it is not surprising that musical tastes get passed on. ‘’But it is interesting to think that listening habits might also nurture open-mindedness and flexibility, as well as a yearning for live music. “We have known for a while that exposing young children to lots of new foods will help them to develop a more adventurous palate and it looks like the same thing might be true of music”. The study also found the age at which people experience their first live gig also has a big impact on their attitudes to new activities. Children who went to their first gig aged between four and six years old are much more open to trying new things now (33 per cent) than those who attended a musical festival or concert over the age of 22 (nine per cent). They are also more likely to want to attend regular gigs as they get older, with four in five (81%) of those going to gigs before seven wishing they could attend live music at least once a month now. Conversely only a third (34%) of those who waited until they were over 22 are keen to regularly attend live music events. Further to impacts on behaviour, the research also revealed that continuing to listen to this wide breath of music as we get older increasingly has less of an impact on our characteristics. In fact, the research revealed that after 35, interests in hearing new music genres is on the decline. People are most receptive to different genres and sounds between the ages of 24 and 35, with nearly half (45%) in that age group saying they are now very happy to listen to the same music as their parents, after which they become less inclined to listen to new music. Range of music listened to when younger also has an impact on the music you’re most likely to listen to in later life. Those who listened to a diverse range of music growing up, are most likely to listen to hip hop, drum and bass and reggae. Nina Bibby of O2 said: “Music connects us on an emotional level so it’s perhaps no surprise to see that the music we listen to growing up shapes our approach and attitude to other aspects of our life. “There’s nothing quite like live music to make you feel alive and we want to encourage people to seize the moment and breathe it all in. ‘’ * The research was carried out by OnePoll as part of O2’s Live Experiences campaign, which encourages consumers to ‘Breathe It All In’ by seizing the moment to watch their favourite music, artist or band. Through Priority Tickets our customers have access to over 5,000 live shows in more than 350 venues across the UK so there’s no better time to explore exciting new live experiences.

Music study identifies the tracks that make us open to new experiences

March 12, 2019 |

Adults who listened to reggae and classical music as children are more likely to be open to trying new foods, sports, fashions and books as they grow up, a leading psychologist has claimed.

Catherine Loveday of Westminster University … Read More

Spring cleaning is dying out as Brits claim they are ‘too busy’

Spring cleaning is dying out as Brits claim they are ‘too busy’

March 11, 2019 |

Millions of adults claim they are ‘too busy’ to clean their home, a study has found.

The demands of modern life, such as balancing working hours with looking after children, means a third of adults struggle to find … Read More

7 Gadgets That Can Help You Save Money Every Single Day

7 Gadgets That Can Help You Save Money Every Single Day

March 9, 2019 |

Technology has given us so much, saving our time and changing our lives in so many ways, that it almost seems greedy for us to expect it to do more – but it can.

Even though you might … Read More

Toilets, parties – and even funerals among the bizarre places boxset fans are streaming

Toilets, parties – and even funerals among the bizarre places boxset fans are streaming their favourite shows

March 8, 2019 |

On the toilet, at parties – and even at funerals are among the bizarre places boxset fans are streaming their favourite shows, it has emerged.

Researchers who carried out a detailed study found almost one in five have … Read More

One in five Brits have a ‘side hustle’ to make extra cash on top of their salary

One in five Brits have a ‘side hustle’ to make extra cash on top of their salary

March 8, 2019 |

One in five Brits have a ‘side hustle’ to make extra cash on top of their salary, according to a study.

Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found those budding entrepreneurs have an average of two side projects.

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‘Thank you for adopting me’, words one mum will never forget

‘Thank you for adopting me’, words one mum will never forget

March 8, 2019 |

With Mother’s Day approaching, one of Barnardo’s adoptive mums has shared her inspiring story in the hopes of encouraging other families to welcome a vulnerable child into their lives.

Louisa, 47, from Birmingham, works in a school and … Read More

Brits are hoarding a staggering £81.6 BILLION worth of unwanted possessions

Brits are hoarding a staggering £81.6 BILLION worth of unwanted possessions

March 8, 2019 |

Brits are hoarding a staggering £81.6 BILLION worth of unwanted possessions, it has emerged.

Researchers also found a large percentage of the nation is unaware they’re sitting on a potential goldmine.

More than a third of … Read More

These are the top 10 things Brits are most likely to spend their disposable income on

These are the top 10 things Brits are most likely to spend their disposable income on

March 6, 2019 |

The average British adult has just £276 of disposable income each month – less than £10 a day, a study has found.

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed that after paying out for their rent and mortgage, utility … Read More

British couples are too tired to experiment with evening meals

British couples are too tired to experiment with evening meals when they get home from work

March 6, 2019 |

A quarter of British couples are too tired to experiment with evening meals when they get home from work, according to research.

A study of 2,000 men and women in relationships found many don’t have the time or … Read More

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