Predicting Musical Self-Concept and Music Participation

• In Event: 52.085 - Poster Session 10
  In Poster Session: 52.085-7 - Music Education SIG Poster Session

Abstract

Using existing data from a survey study on music participation, the purpose of this study was to examine variables that could predict music self-concept and music participation. Specifically, the research questions for this project are:
1. How well do the variables of gender, instrument choice, family musical background, and perceived cost of music participation predict musical self-concept?
2. How well do these same variables predict participation in elective music classes?
Using a linear regression model, family musical background and perceived cost to participation uniquely and significantly predicted musical self-concept. A logistic regression model indicated family background, perceived cost, and self-concept predicted participation. The paper discusses the implications of how these variables interact and share variance.

Author

• Jamey Kelley, Florida International University