Short Test Of Music Preferences (STOMP) and Short Test Of Music Preferences-Revised (STOMPR)
Rentfrow, P. J., & Gosling, S. D. (2003). The do re mi’s of everyday life: The structure and personality correlates of music preferences. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84(6), 1236-1256. doi: 10.1037/0022-3514.84.6.1236
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The measure:
Rentfrow & Gosling (2003) STOMP.pdf
The revised measure:
Rentfrow & Gosling (2009) STOMPR.doc
For more information on the STOMP, including norms and revisions, see the
GozLab's website
Description:
Purpose
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The STOMP was designed to assess music preferences, which are related to personality variables, self-views, and cognitive abilities.
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Questions
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STOMP: 14 items using 7-point ratings (1 = strongly dislike to 7 = strongly like)
STOMPR: 23 items using 7-point ratings (1 = dislike strongly to 7 = like strongly)
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Sub-scales
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4 sub-scales of music preferences:
- Reflective & complex (4 items in STOMP, 8 items in STOMPR)
- Intense & rebellious (3 items in STOMP, 4 items in STOMPR)
- Upbeat & conventional (4 items in STOMP, 6 items in STOMPR)
- Energetic & rhythmic (3 items in STOMP, 5 items in STOMPR)
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Domain
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Psychometrics
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Sample items
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- Classical (Reflective & complex)
- Alternative (Intense & rebellious)
- Country (Upbeat & conventional)
- Dance/Electronica (Energetic & rhythmic)
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References:
Scale:
Rentfrow, P. J., & Gosling, S. D. (2003). The do re mi’s of everyday life: The structure and personality correlates of music preferences. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84(6), 1236-1256. doi: 10.1037/0022-3514.84.6.1236
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