Study to look at relationship between music and drinking

(PhysOrg.com) -- An anonymous author once wrote "Music is what feelings sound like". Are there some types of music that put you in the mood for a drink or two? Macquarie University Psychology Honours student Rachel Bailey, and Dr. Andrew Baillie of Macquarie University, are conducting a new study researching the ways in which different music affects drinking behaviour.

Rachel says "we know a lot about music and we know a lot about drinking but not much about how music influences drinking". Rachel is looking for 30 social drinkers to come to Macquarie University and take part in 30 minutes of research.

If you are over 18 and a social drinker - you have had at least 12 alcoholic drinks in the past 12 months - then you may be eligible to take part in this study. You could win one of two $50 Myers gift card vouchers.

Please note - you cannot participate in this study if you are under 18 or over 45 years of age, pregnant, lactating or on any medication that is not to be mixed with alcohol, or suffering from or being treated for clinical depression or an alcohol use disorder.

Participants will be asked to drink a moderate amount of liquid which may or may not contain alcohol, watch a slideshow with music, and complete a battery of questionnaires. All responses are voluntary and anonymous.

Your participation will be greatly appreciated.

Provided by Macquarie University