Can motivation and intentions of parental support predict musical achievement before the commencement of musical studies at the elementary school level?

Oliveira, António de; McPherson, Gary E.; Trigo, Luísa Ribeiro; Oliveira‐Silva, Patrícia

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“…This study is part of more extensive longitudinal research aimed at predicting musical achievement through motivation and parental support data collected before the commencement of musical studies (Oliveira et al, 2021). With the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and the resulting lockdown, we hypothesized that the quality and quantity of parental support children received would significantly affect their engagement with the musical instrument learning process, and consequently, their development and acquisition of musical skills.…”

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Musical achievement during a lockdown: The parental support miracle

Oliveira

McPherson

Trigo

et al. 2021

Research Studies in Music Education

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The quality of parental support is recognized as a crucial factor in the early stages of a student’s development, and particularly in instrumental music education. At the start of 2020, the outbreak of a global pandemic crisis posed new and unprecedented challenges to education, forcing families to stay at home to prevent contagion. This investigation was conducted during the period of a COVID pandemic lockdown in Portugal. We explored whether parental support, provided during the lockdown period, was associated with their child’s achievement as reported by their instrumental music teacher. For this study, 39 parent–teacher dyads of first-grade students of an instrument music course were recruited from two public music conservatories. Parents supplied information on the frequency in which they provided student-support-related attitudes and actions in the home context. Simultaneously, teachers provided information about the student’s achievement during the lockdown compared with the previous in-person performance period. Results indicate a strong relationship between parental support and musical achievement, with students who received higher levels of supportive parental involvement performing better than before the pandemic crisis. The findings are discussed in relation to the importance of parental involvement in a child’s instrumental music education.

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Musical achievement during a lockdown: The parental support miracle

Oliveira

McPherson

Trigo

et al. 2021

Research Studies in Music Education

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Motivation in Learning Musical Instruments: The Role of Parents, Teachers, and Friends

Földi,

Szabó,

et al. 2024

Music & Science

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Motivation plays a crucial role in learning, particularly when mastering a musical instrument. However, it remains a relatively unexplored area in Hungarian research. In this study, the researchers aim to investigate the relationship between social relations and various aspects of motivation in learning musical instruments, including the motivation to start learning, continue playing, and practice musical instruments regularly. The sample included 264 Hungarian musical instrument students, categorized into three age groups: (1) early adolescents: 9–13-year-olds; (2) mid-adolescents: 14–16-year-olds; (3) late adolescents: 17–19-year-olds. In the course of the cross-sectional data collection, the students filled out the motivation for learning music (MLM) questionnaire, while they were also asked to answer questions about social relationships and demographic data. The MLM questionnaire is based on the five dimensions of self-determination theory: amotivation, external regulation, introjection, identification, and intrinsic motivation. The measurement tool demonstrated reliability across all five dimensions. According to the results, there are significant differences between the age groups in the motivation dimensions, while no gender differences were observed. Based on the regression analysis, social relationships have an impact on learning motivation; however, the role and strength of incentives change with age. For early adolescents, parents exert the greatest influence, whereas teachers and friends play a more significant role for mid-adolescents, and friends become the most decisive influence for late adolescents. The results can be useful for professionals and parents as they can contribute to maintaining motivation.

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Exploring Musical Aptitude, Parental Involvement and Challenges: Basis for Enhancing the Music Program

Yanhua,

B. Ayo

2024

International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Techno

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This study employed a mixed-method design, combining qualitative and quantitative approaches, to enhance the music program at Yi Jia Wu Music Education School. Participants included 266 young learners, 66 parents, and 15 school administrators, totaling 347 respondents. Musical aptitude was measured through rhythm perception, pitch recognition, and melodic comprehension, while parental involvement was assessed by time spent on music activities and participation in school events. Quantitative data were analyzed using a Likert scale with a significance level of 0.05, and thematic analysis was conducted with MAXQDA. Instruments were translated into Chinese, and reliability was ensured through test-retest, parallel-form, and internal consistency methods. Findings revealed high student proficiency in music, supported by parental involvement, but highlighted challenges such as funding, time constraints, and staffing issues. Recommendations included retaining effective programs, redesigning activities for additional funding, and removing outdated instruments and underperforming teachers. This approach aims to enhance and improve the music education program.

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Can motivation and intentions of parental support predict musical achievement before the commencement of musical studies at the elementary school level?

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References 39 publications

Musical achievement during a lockdown: The parental support miracle

Musical achievement during a lockdown: The parental support miracle

Motivation in Learning Musical Instruments: The Role of Parents, Teachers, and Friends

Exploring Musical Aptitude, Parental Involvement and Challenges: Basis for Enhancing the Music Program

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