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VOL. 10, ISSUE 6 (2023)
Music education context as determinant of students’ participation in high school music programs: Basis for a music
Authors
Chipo Namaiko, Mary Mwila
Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the
determinants of students’ participation in high school music programs as a
basis for proposing a music program framework. This study was done in order to
confirm the observed general low participation in music programs and suggest a
solution thereof. A total of n = 289 participants, 128 males and 161 females,
aged 15 to 19 years, sampled through stratified random sampling, drawn from
three purposively selected public Zambian high schools were used in this study.
Predictive-correlational research design was used for aligning the study. The
study was influenced by the activity and socio-cognitive theory. The results
indicate: low use of music technology, high quality of music programs, strong
peer influence in music, strong family support, strong perceived benefits of
music and a low participation in music programs. Peer influence, music
technology, family income and age predicted participation in music programs (p
< 0.001). The implications of the findings suggest that advocacy towards
increased use of music technology would greatly improve students’
participation. A music program framework is suggested which encompasses
activities and strategies for indoor and outdoor music activities aimed at
enhancing participation.
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Pages:41-48
How to cite this article:
Chipo Namaiko, Mary Mwila "Music education context as determinant of students’ participation in high school music programs: Basis for a music". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 10, Issue 6, 2023, Pages 41-48
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