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ERIC Number: EJ458358
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0022-4294
Gender Association of Musical Instruments and Preferences of Fourth-Grade Students for Selected Instruments.
Delzell, Judith K.; Leppla, David A.
Journal of Research in Music Education, v40 n2 p93-103 Sum 1992
Provides research findings concerning the musical instrument preferences of fourth grade students. Finds that, although gender associations with certain instruments have lessened, they remain noticeably present. Identifies drums, saxophone, and flute as the most popular instruments. Notes a moderate relationship between student perceptions of peer preferences and actual preferences. (SG)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Grade 4, Intermediate Grades, Musical Instruments, Peer Relationship, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes, Student Interests
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Gender; Preference Patterns