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Music and Charitable Giving

CSEF · 2008 Behavioral & Social Sciences

Sophie E. D'Arcy · Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta, Santa Barbara County

Overview

Objectives/Goals My objective was to see if playing pre-recorded upbeat music, pre-recorded soft music, and no music affected the number and size of donations made to a non-profit organization (Direct Relief International). Methods/Materials I set up a table for Direct Relief International in front of VONS Supermarket, complete with brochures, stickers, and other promotional items from the non-profit organization. Results When playing upbeat music, I received 11 donations of about $6.45 each. When I played soft music, I found that 12 people donated an average of $4.47 each. And, when no music was played, 12 people donated an average of $9.03. Conclusions/Discussion After performing an ANOVA test, I found that my results were not statistically significant.

Summary statement

Testing to see if different types or no music increase the number and size of donations to a charitable organizatoin.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2008 Behavioral & Social Sciences · Entry J0306

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