Spirituality, Fan Culture, and the Music of Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons. (26th May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Harmon, Justin T.; Dox, Donnalee
• Is Part Of: Leisure sciences. Volume 38:Number 3(2016)
• Page Start: 268
• Page End: 283
• Publication Date: 2016-05-26
• Subjects: ethnographic methods -- fan culture -- leisure -- music -- spirituality; Leisure -- Periodicals; 306.4812
• DOI: 10.1080/01490400.2015.1092404
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0149-0400

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article presents findings from a qualitative study with passionate fans of the rock and roll band, Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons. The study looked at how fan involvement in the music scene enhanced quality of life through the ability to access a personal sense of spirituality. While the majority of participants (87%) had been raised in religious households, most of those (93%) had intentionally abandoned religious affiliation only to come to embrace a language of spirituality and religion to describe their attraction to the music. This study fills a gap by exploring how aspects of spiritual language and sensations can be embraced in a secular context after departure from a formal religious upbringing.