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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
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An Analysis of the Relationships between Secondary School Students' Creativity, Music Achievement and Attitudes
International Journal on Social and Education Sciences, v4 n1 p87-100 2022
This study aimed to investigate secondary school students' music achievement, attitudes towards music and creativity based on the variables of gender, school type, grade level and achievement. A causal-comparison design was used for this study. 246 secondary school students studying in some schools in Mersin and Konya provinces were randomly selected by using convenience sampling method. Data were collected through Kaufman Creativity Test, Music Achievement Scale and Music Lesson Attitude Scale. Data were analyzed using independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance and regression analysis techniques. The results revealed that female students had higher creativity scores based on attitude towards music lessons and artistic performance. Significant differences were found in music achievement, attitude and creativity mean scores in terms of school type, grade level and achievement of students. Finally, there were significant relationships between the creativity levels of secondary school students and their music achievements and attitudes. Considering the results obtained, suggestions for implementation were provided.
Descriptors: Secondary School Students, Creativity, Music Education, Academic Achievement, Student Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Gender Differences
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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