ERIC Number: EJ1008960
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Publication Date: 2013
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Raising the Curtain: Exploring Dancers’ Perceptions of Obligation through the Psychological Contract Lens
Stanway, Alicia R.; Bordia, Sarbari; Fein, Erich C.
Arts and Humanities in Higher Education: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, v12 n2-3 p254-267 Apr-Jul 2013
The current study takes an exploratory approach to investigate which situational factors influence perceptions of psychological contracts, as well as the content that comprises psychological contracts in the dance training industry. Semi-structured interviews ("n"?=?10) were conducted with students enrolled in a higher education institution in Australia. Results indicated that intending dancers take several factors into consideration when contemplating a professional dance career: natural progression of skill, employment opportunities, location, and peer recommendation. In addition, intending dancers have several perceived institutional obligations: skill development, quality of teachers and training, and networking opportunities. The current article adds novel insights to dance education literature by considering the trainee-institution relationship through the psychological contract lens. It is anticipated that the findings will assist future research that seeks to incorporate student perceptions into dance curriculum development.
Descriptors: Dance, Dance Education, Semi Structured Interviews, Higher Education, College Students, Foreign Countries, Employment Opportunities, Teacher Effectiveness, Curriculum Development, Student School Relationship, Qualitative Research, Social Networks, Peer Influence, Skill Development, Peer Relationship, Geographic Location
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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