Publication Date
2010
Document Type
Masters Thesis
Department
School for Social Work
Keywords
Groupies-Psychology, Women-Psychology, Folk-rock music, Music-Psychological aspects, Feminist theory, Identity development, Female identity development, Emotional effects of music
Abstract
This study investigated the experiences, motivations, and perceptions of groupies in folk rock music culture. Through qualitatively collected data, it explored the phenomenological impacts of women following male folk rock musicians. It brought to light women's perspectives on their roles as groupies, and what their family backgrounds and earlier experiences in relationships looked like. It also explored how their experiences with folk rock music affected or influenced their emotional states. Females who self-identified as women in folk rock music culture ranging in ages from 18-35 were recruited from the Northampton and Boston area in Massachusetts. Eight women in folk rock music culture, ages 25-35, participated in this study. In face-to-face interviews they were asked a series of questions focused on the following themes: Introductory Narrative, Feminist Ideas/Theories, and Identity/Intimacy Experiences. Participants had multiple subjective definitions of what it means to be a groupie. Many participants experienced a sense of warmth and connectedness within the folk rock community, revealing elements of spirituality evident in their devotion to folk rock bands.
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Passanisi, Paula J., "Unveiling the perspectives of folk rock music groupies : the experiences, motivations and perceptions of women following music bands : a project based upon an independent investigation" (2010). Masters Thesis, Smith College, Northampton, MA.
https://scholarworks.smith.edu/theses/495
Comments
iii, 54 p. : col. ill. Thesis (M.S.W.)-Smith College School for Social Work, Northampton, Mass., 2010. Includes bibliographical references (p. 45-46)