Reflection

As a researcher I've learned that collecting data is not always as easy as it looks, but you will never cease to be amazed at the data that you collect. I thought that how I gathered and summarized the data went very well. The next time I go about researching and collecting data I'm going to be much more organized than I was this time. Although I was surveying students to see their connection between music and teen rebellion, this question is very applicable to me. I play guitar and drums, and playing or hearing music can sometimes make me feel invincible, like I want to do anything. After giving this survey, I realized that many others have felt this way as well.

Recommendation

I think that more people should be surveyed about violence in their neighborhoods and how they have or haven't avoided it. I know this is very different than my previous questions, but I think it's a subject that needs to be addressed.

Conclusion

After collecting data from students, I realize that most of the students agreed with me. The readers should realize that a significant number of students think music can cause teen rebellion. My research shows that not only music makes teens rebel, but most teens are aware of this fact as well. I now know that the question I asked gave me the answer that I was hoping for.

Research Summary

I found an article supporting ideas the idea that in a way, music can support rebellion or maybe even violence. It talks about a large music festival were a lot of teens were to be "having fun under the sun." In other words, most likely a lot of bad behavior and drug experimentation. Here is the URL: http://web.ebscohost.com/src/detail?vid=3&hid=13&sid=1dfcd79d-7f7d-49d0-90cb-90be6e8b7d4b%40sessionmgr14&bdata=JnNpdGU9c3JjLWxpdmU%3d#db=nfh&AN=2W61434642162

Survey Data

118 freshman at Decatur High School in GA were Surveyed asked if they thought that Music made teens rebel. 20(16.95%) of the students agreed strongly. 43 (36.44%)of the students agreed. 38(32.20%) of the students were neutral. 14

(11.86%) of the student disagreed, and 3(7.63%) student strongly disagreed.

Research Question

Do teenagers believe that music can make them feel rebellious and \invincible. The question is, do other teens agree with me?

Introduction

What is it about music that makes us teens rebel? Is it the anguish in every word that we relate to? Is it the groove or the melody that gives us the feeling that we are invincible and we can do anything if we put our minds to it. Needless to say these emotions don't always lead to good things. Violence, drug and Alcohol Abuse...but in everyone, these kinds of moments make us who we are, and who we will be when we are adults. Isn't that what being a teenager is all about? Going from childhood to adulthood. Shaping our character for things to come. The Music of our generations are representations, symbols of what we experienced and when.