Journal of Research in Music Education · 1978 · 231 citations · 0 references
HumanitiesGender StudiesMusic EducationInstrumental Music EducationMusic PsychologyMusic SociologyEarly Childhood Music EducationGender In Music EducationMusic ListeningMusic PreferenceMusical DevelopmentSocial Psychology Of MusicGender In MusicGendered Instrument ChoiceMusic ChoiceMusic Listening PreferencesSocial Influences On Music Preference
This series of studies was undertaken to examine musical instrument gender associations. Study 1, which investigated adult musical instrument preferences for children, indicated significant differences (<.05) in instrument selections due to the sex of the child. Study 2 employed a paired-comparison strategy to place eight instruments under investigation on a masculine-feminine continuum. Study 3 investigated children's (K-5) instrumental preferences. Results showed a significant sex by grade interaction. Study 4 examined three procedures for presenting the instruments to preschool children. The results showed a significant sex by method of presentation interaction.