Peer connectedness in the middle school band program
Abstract
Previous research suggests that students participating in school-based musical ensembles are more engaged in school and more likely to connect to their peers in school; however, researchers have not specifically investigated peer connectedness among adolescents in school-based music ensembles. The purpose of this study was to explore middle school band students’ perceptions of peer connectedness. Participants ( N = 317) indicated moderately high levels of peer connectedness both within the concert band and school. Levels of peer connectedness differed between schools; however, no statistical difference was found by grade/band level or SES. Suggestions for future research and implications for youth development and music education professions are discussed.
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When music teachers foster an environment in which students are growing musically and have a sense of belonging, students may form peer-bonds that sustain involvement in the music program over time.
“when music teachers foster an environment in which students are growing musically and have a sense of belonging, students may form peer-bonds that sustain involvement in the music program over time”
From Understanding Participation in Secondary Music Classes: A Literature Review (2020) · cites this paper as Rawlings & Stoddard, 2017
Students feeling connected to their peers is important to create a sense of belonging and to sustain engagement in the school music program.
“Scholars have highlighted the importance of students feeling connected to their peers in order to create a sense of belonging and to sustain engagement in the school music program”
From Understanding Participation in Secondary Music Classes: A Literature Review (2020) · cites this paper as Rawlings & Stoddard, 2017
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- Authors
- Rawlings, J. R., & Stoddard, S. A.
- Affiliations
- University of Utah (US)
- University of Michigan (US)
- Corresponding author
- Rawlings, Jared R.
- Venue
- Research Studies in Music Education
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2017-05-08
- Volume
- 39
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 121-135
- ISSN
- 1321-103X (ISSN-L)
- 1834-5530
- OpenAlex
- W2612928500
- Cited by
- 14
- References
- 2
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 1
- FWCI
- 13.20
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Research Studies in Music Education (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Music › Diverse Music Education Insights
- Social Sciences › Safety Research › Youth Development and Social Support
- Social Sciences › Education › Music Education and Analysis
- Keywords
- peer connection, middle school band, concert band, student perceptions, school engagement, adolescents, youth development, school differences, socioeconomic status
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