Psychological Sex Type and Preferences for Musical Instruments in Fourth and Fifth Graders.

Sinsel, Tiffany J.; Dixon, Wallace E., Jr.; Blades-Zeller, Elizabeth

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ERIC Number: EJ572651

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Publication Date: 1997

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Psychological Sex Type and Preferences for Musical Instruments in Fourth and Fifth Graders.

Sinsel, Tiffany J.; Dixon, Wallace E., Jr.; Blades-Zeller, Elizabeth

Journal of Research in Music Education, v45 n3 p390-401 Fall 1997

Observes that biological sex is an important determinant of whether elementary students persevere in musical instrument training and hypothesizes that psychological sex-type may also play an important role. Shows that psychological sex-type directly impacts choice of instrument type. Suggests applications to musical instrument education. (DSK)

Descriptors: Child Psychology, Gender Issues, Grade 4, Grade 5, Intermediate Grades, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Psychology, Sex Bias, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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