NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

Learn more about the history of ERIC here. PDF icon

Back to results
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
ERIC Number: EJ572651
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0022-4294
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
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: N/A