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A PRISMA review of expectancy-value theory in music contexts

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Sin, Hui Xing, Tan, Leonard, McPherson, Gary E·2022·Psychology of Music

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In this article, we systematically reviewed the research literature dealing with expectancy-value motivation theory within music contexts. Employing the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) approach, a total of 1,120 records were retrieved and examined, with 110 eventually included in the analyses. Frequencies/percentages were generated for research output in 5-year time periods, type of publication, sampling locations, and methodologies. Summaries of all 110 records were provided; content analyses on topics covered were also conducted. Findings indicated a clear increase in research interest over the past 15 years with quantitative methodologies being twice as prevalent as qualitative approaches. While the vast majority (97.7%) of quantitative research employed self-report questionnaires, the most common form of qualitative data collection was interviews (59.1%). Salient topics covered included students’ expectancy-value beliefs across music and other school subjects, continued music participation, intentions to pursue a career in music, and parental influences.

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  19. Sin, H. X., Tan, L. & McPherson, G. E. (2021). A PRISMA review of expectancy-value theory in music contexts. PSYCHOLOGY OF MUSIC, https://doi.org/10.1177/03057356211024344. Persistent Link: http://hdl.handle.net/11343/277126 File Description: Accepted

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Sin, H. X., Tan, L., & McPherson, G. E.
Affiliations
  • Nanyang Technological University (SG)
  • The University of Melbourne (AU)
Corresponding author
Sin, Hui Xing
Venue
Psychology of Music
Published
2021-06-27
Volume
50
Issue
3
Pages
976-992
ISSN
  • 0305-7356 (ISSN-L)
  • 1741-3087
OpenAlex
W3173438198
Cited by
24
References
97
Citations by year
2026: 7 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 2
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26.69
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Psychology of Music (publishedVersion)
  • NIE Digital Repository (National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University) (acceptedVersion)
  • Minerva Access (University of Melbourne) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Music › Diverse Music Education Insights
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
  • Social Sciences › Safety Research › Career Development and Diversity
Keywords
expectancy-value theory, music motivation, music participation, parental influence, music education, research trends

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