Groups and Biases: The Role of Social Identity in the Musical Career Path Aspirations of Adolescent Musicians
John A. Bragle,
Diana R. Dansereau
Abstract:According to social identity theory, individuals self-categorize into groups and then differentiate between groups based on stereotypical norms to create a perceived hierarchy to benefit their self-esteem. The purpose of this study was to explore the presence of social identities among adolescent musicians related to the career paths of music performance and music education and to determine whether self-categorization and differentiation regarding these career paths were a feature of these social identities. P… Show more
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