Yes, internet surveys aren't that great at giving you a statistically valid sample, but when Leicester University's web survey of behavioural trends among music fans allowed the Daily Record to headline its report "Classical music fans smoke the most dope" you tend to take a second look.
The study of 2,500 Britons by Adrian North of Leicester university's psychology department suggest that classical music lovers (who, it must be added, the nature of the research means will also be internet users) are more likely to have tried cannabis - 25% admitted to it. Hip-hop and dance music fans meanwhile come out as the most promiscuous.
Personally I've never considered my almost-nerdish interest in rap music much of an aphrodisiac, but according to Dr North 38% of hip-hop devotees have had more than one sexual partner in the last five years compared to just 1.5% of country music lovers (who, I suppose, are more likely to be older and in settled relationships). Any views on the study, or the methodology?
