Attitudes and Behaviors toward traditional music among Chinese students: the role of individual, family, and school factors

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Underdeveloped cities like Qingyuan and Yunfu have significant gaps in teacher qualifications and educational resources, limiting students' exposure to traditional music.

“In contrast, underdeveloped cities like Qingyuan and Yunfu grapple with significant gaps in teacher qualifications and educational resources, limiting students’ exposure to the rich cultural heritage of traditional music [6,7].”

• cites [6] B-W Leung, 2021, Transmission of Cantonese opera in school music education: a survey of Hong Kong and Guangdong music teachers for policy review, Arts Educ Policy Rev sourcePartly supported

  The Discussion (page unavailable) reports that teachers in Hong Kong and Guangdong face a lack of relevant training and school resources, and that time spent teaching Cantonese opera is limited. It does not identify Qingyuan or Yunfu, compare cities by development level, or establish that students in those cities have less exposure to traditional music. (LLM, conf=0.86)

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Younger students often develop an interest in music through sensory engagement, while older students require contextualization and real-life applications to sustain their motivation.

“Notably, younger students often develop an interest in music through sensory engagement, while older students require contextualization and real-life applications to sustain their motivation—needs that are often inadequately addressed in current curricula [11].”

• cites [11] S Petersen, 2016, The musical self-concept of Chinese music students, Front Psychol sourceCould not verify

  The Introduction discusses cultural context and dimensions of musical self-concept, while the Discussion mentions a younger student cluster in relation to career expectations. Neither passage addresses sensory engagement as a source of younger students’ interest or older students’ need for real-life applications to sustain motivation. Searches for those age-related claims found no supporting passage in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.76)

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Schools that effectively integrate traditional music into their curricula foster greater cultural agency among students.

“Schools that effectively integrate traditional music into their curricula foster greater cultural agency among students [47].”

• cites [47] M Chiba, 2024, Understandings of inclusivity in music education: a comparative policy study of Luxembourg and Japan, Music Educ Res sourcePartly supported

  In “Views of ‘inclusive music education’” (page unavailable), the paper reports one Osaka elementary school that infused Korean culture into its curriculum and cultivated a positive ethnic identity among Zainichi Korean students. Its “Recommendations to strengthen inclusion in music education” (page unavailable) separately suggest giving students more control over their music and learning. Neither passage establishes that schools integrating traditional music generally foster greater cultural agency. (LLM, conf=0.84)

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A positive self-concept enhances participation through pathways like metacognitive frameworks for musical understanding and sustained behavioral motivation.

“Research indicates that a positive self-concept enhances participation through pathways like metacognitive frameworks for musical understanding and sustained behavioral motivation [11,41].”

• cites [11] S Petersen, 2016, The musical self-concept of Chinese music students, Front Psychol sourcePartly supported

  The Introduction (page unavailable) says self-concept moderates students’ activities, thinking, and behavior, and the Discussion suggests that valuing music could lead to greater achievement motivation. The paper does not establish that a positive self-concept enhances participation through metacognitive frameworks for musical understanding or sustained behavioral motivation; it presents the motivation link as a possibility, not a demonstrated pathway. (LLM, conf=0.84)

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• cites [41] DW Kinney, 2009, Selected nonmusic predictors of urban students’ decisions to enroll and persist in middle school band programs, J Res Music Educ sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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The inequitable distribution of educational resources creates barriers for disadvantaged students, amplifying cultural discontinuities.

“The inequitable distribution of educational resources creates barriers for disadvantaged students, amplifying cultural discontinuities [48].”

• cites [48] L Xiang, 2019, Measuring and assessing regional education inequalities in China under Changing Policy Regimes, Appl Spatial Anal sourcePartly supported

  The Financial and Administration Decentralisation section links inadequate funding in poor areas to low enrolment and completion rates, supporting the claim that unequal resources create barriers. The Education in the Tibet Autonomous Region section separately describes a mismatch between school curricula and some children's cultures, but does not say that unequal resource distribution amplifies that mismatch. (LLM, conf=0.85)

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Families lacking formal music training may adopt compensatory strategies, emphasizing quantity of involvement over quality, which explains the negative relationship between parental artistic ability and student engagement.

“However, the negative correlation between parental artistic ability and student engagement suggests that families lacking formal training may adopt compensatory strategies, emphasizing quantity of involvement over quality [55].”

• cites [55] FD Baughman, 2024, Profiles of academic and cognitive abilities differ in younger and older children from diverse socioeconomic neighbourhoods, Aust J Psychol sourceCould not verify

  The Results and Discussion passages address socioeconomic differences in children’s academic and cognitive abilities, not parental artistic ability or student engagement. Searches for music training, a negative correlation, and compensatory involvement found no passage addressing the claim; page numbers were unavailable in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.78)

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Guangzhou has a robust music education system with professional teacher coverage of 98.6% and per-student arts funding 2.3 times the provincial average.

“As the core cultural and economic hub of Lingnan culture, Guangzhou boasts a robust music education system with a professional teacher coverage of 98.6% and per-student arts funding 2.3 times the provincial average [48].”

• cites [48] L Xiang, 2019, Measuring and assessing regional education inequalities in China under Changing Policy Regimes, Appl Spatial Anal sourceCould not verify

  The paper’s section on education equality and provincial planning discusses general compulsory-education funding, while its indicators table concerns education inequality at the provincial level. Searches for Guangzhou, music or arts education, 98.6% teacher coverage, and funding at 2.3 times the provincial average found no passage addressing the claim. (LLM, conf=0.76)

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Male students may hesitate to participate in traditional music due to fear of social marginalization.

“Conversely, male students may hesitate to participate due to fear of social marginalization [18,34].”

• cites [18] EM Lupanova, 2024, “All conservatories teach all kinds of art except Russian, national art”. A letter from P. I. Nechеporenko to V. M. Andrianov about performing and teaching folk instruments. 1950, HoA sourceCould not verify

  The available paper text discusses Soviet folk-instrument education and shortages in professional orchestras, but does not address male students’ reluctance or fear of social marginalization. Searches for those terms and related gender-and-stigma language found no relevant passage; the Additional information section indicates that the complete article is published elsewhere. (LLM, conf=0.70)

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• cites [34] L Chen, 2025, Unlocking the beat: how AI tools drive music students’ motivation, engagement, creativity and learning success, Eur J Educ sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Traditional curriculum exposure strongly predicted positive attitudes (r = 0.539) and behaviors (r = 0.603).

“Traditional curriculum exposure strongly predicted positive attitudes (r = 0.539) and behaviors (r = 0.603)”

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Traditional music clubs negatively correlated with musical attitudes (r = −0.220), self-concept (r = −0.205), and parental involvement (r = −0.226) (all p < .01).

“Traditional music clubs negatively correlated with musical attitudes (r = −0.220), self-concept (r = −0.205), and parental involvement (r = −0.226) (all p < .01)”

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Music class frequency positively associated with self-concept (r = 0.104) and parental attitudes (r = 0.100).

“music class frequency positively associated with self-concept (r = 0.104) and parental attitudes (r = 0.100).”

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Lower-grade students exhibited higher engagement in traditional music courses and activities, stronger self-concept, and more positive attitudes toward music.

“Lower-grade students exhibited higher engagement levels in traditional music courses and activities, as well as stronger self-concept and attitudes towards music (p < .001).”

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  “Younger students exhibited greater enthusiasm, which declines with academic pressure.”

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Parental involvement is positively correlated with students' self-concept (r = 0.430, p < .01).

“Parental involvement mediated key outcomes: self-concept (r = 0.430), attitudes (r = 0.512), and behaviors (r = 0.385) (all p < .01).”

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There are significant gender differences in music attitudes, with female students demonstrating stronger positive attitudes and higher self-concept scores than male students.

“The data revealed significant gender differences in music attitudes, with female students demonstrating stronger positive attitudes and higher self-concept scores than male students.”

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Parental involvement is a significant positive predictor of students' attitudes and behaviors toward traditional music (β = 0.118, p < .001).

“Parental involvement significantly influences students’ attitudes and behaviors towards traditional music (Table 8).”

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  “parental involvement remains a powerful predictor of students’ music attitudes and behaviors.”

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  “Parental involvement emerged as a vital predictor of students’ attitudes and behaviors toward traditional music, reinforcing existing literature on the impact of family engagement in education [43,54].”

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The study found a nonlinear trajectory in musical engagement, where younger students exhibit greater enthusiasm and self-concept in music.

“The study highlights a nonlinear trajectory in musical engagement, where younger students exhibit greater enthusiasm and self-concept in music [51].”

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Stratified random sampling was employed in the study.

“Stratified random sampling was employed in the study, constructing a tripartite analytical framework”

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A three-stage stratified random sampling strategy categorized Guangzhou, Yunfu, and Heyuan based on GDP.

“A three-stage stratified random sampling strategy categorized Guangzhou (developed), Yunfu (underdeveloped), and Heyuan (underdeveloped) based on GDP.”

• AssumptionRests on an assumption: Guangzhou, Yunfu, and Heyuan are representative of developed and underdeveloped regions in Guangdong Province for the purpose of comparing regional disparities in traditional music education.

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Parental involvement is crucial for students' engagement with traditional music.

“Parental involvement was identified as crucial, but the unexpected negative impact of parental artistic ability suggests more nuanced dynamics.”

• AssumptionRests on an assumption: Student questionnaires accurately measure parental involvement and parental attitudes as proxy variables for the family level.

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Trained research assistants administered standardized questionnaires to systematically capture relevant factors.

“Additionally, trained research assistants administered standardized questionnaires to systematically capture relevant factors.”

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Cities like Guangzhou have successfully integrated local musical traditions, such as Cantonese opera, into school curricula.

“For instance, cities like Guangzhou have successfully integrated local musical traditions, like Cantonese opera, into school curricula [5].”

• cites [5] L Green, 2011 sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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The National Medium- and Long-Term Education Reform and Development Plan (2010-2020) mandates improvements in cultural education, but implementation has been inconsistent.

“Despite existing policies, such as the National Medium- and Long-Term Education Reform and Development Plan (2010–2020) [4], which mandates improvements in cultural education, the implementation has been inconsistent.”

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In Guangdong Province, disparities in music education are exacerbated by unequal resource allocation, a disconnect between policy and practice, and declining student interest in traditional music.

“In Guangdong Province, disparities in music education are exacerbated by unequal resource allocation, a disconnect between policy and practice, and a declining student interest in traditional music.”

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A total of 5,027 valid cases were included in the final sample, ensuring a sufficient sample size for statistical analysis and representation of the varying regional contexts.

“A total of 5,027 valid cases were included in the final sample, ensuring a sufficient sample size for statistical analysis and representation of the varying regional contexts.”

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Self-concept and attitudes show bidirectional reinforcement.

“with self-concept and attitudes showing bidirectional reinforcement (r = 0.539).”

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Efforts were made to balance gender representation for sample demographic diversity.

“Efforts were made to balance gender representation for sample demographic diversity.”

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As students transition into the formal operational stage (ages 11 and above), the focus shifts toward abstract reasoning, often leading to reduced interest in music, exacerbated by rising academic pressures.

“In contrast, as they transition into the formal operational stage (ages 11 and above), the focus shifts toward abstract reasoning, often leading to reduced interest in music, exacerbated by rising academic pressures.”

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• AssumptionRests on an assumption: Rising academic pressure causes the decline in older students' interest in traditional music.

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The influence of external sociopolitical factors, including policy changes and economic conditions, was not fully explored.

“The influence of external sociopolitical factors, including policy changes and economic conditions, was not fully explored.”

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The focus on specific developed regions may limit the generalizability of the findings.

“The focus on specific developed regions may limit the generalizability of the findings.”

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Societal perceptions associate music with femininity.

“aligning with societal perceptions of music as a feminine pursuit [33].”

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Disparities in cultural capital impact students' musical engagement; students from economically developed areas possess more stable engagement habits due to systematic investments in arts education, while those in resource-limited environments face challenges that inhibit interest.

“Bourdieu's habitus underscores that disparities in cultural capital impact students’ musical engagemen. Students from economically developed areas possess more stable engagement habits due to systematic investments in arts education. In contrast, those in resource-limited environments face challenges that inhibit interest [10,42].”

• cites [10] PM Hash, 2022, Music teacher as music producer: How to turn your classroom into a center for musical creativities:a review essay, Int J Educ Arts.Not checked yet

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• cites [42] GE McPherson, 2015, Motivation to study music in Australian schools: the impact of music learning, gender, and socio-economic status, Res Stud Music Educ sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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A utilitarian approach to music education can create cognitive dissonance between technical mastery and cultural appreciation.

“As families approach music education from a utilitarian standpoint, this perspective can create cognitive dissonance between technical mastery and cultural appreciation [44].”

• cites [44] Y Lin, 2024, Standardizing “Yikao”: an analysis of the reform in Arts College Entrance Examination (ACEE) in China in 2024, Int J Music Educ sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Female students typically exhibit greater participation rates in traditional music activities.

“Female students typically exhibit greater participation rates in traditional music activities [32], aligning with societal perceptions of music as a feminine pursuit [33].”

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The Compulsory Education Curriculum Framework (2022 Edition) mandates modular music curricula across K-12, integrating local musical heritage into school development.

“The Compulsory Education Curriculum Framework (2022 Edition) [50] mandates modular music curricula across K-12, integrating local musical heritage into school development [49].”

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• cites [49] Ministry of Education, PRC, 2022Not checked yet

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This study highlights the critical role of gender, grade level, familial involvement, and regional disparities in shaping the attitudes and behaviors of primary and secondary school students toward traditional music in Guangdong Province, China.

“This study highlights the critical role of gender, grade level, familial involvement, and regional disparities in shaping the attitudes and behaviors of primary and secondary school students toward traditional music in Guangdong Province, China.”

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The study predominantly focused on the context of traditional music education in China, where the conclusions might be influenced by culturally specific factors.

“Moreover, the study predominantly focused on the context of traditional music education in China, where the conclusions might be influenced by culturally specific factors.”

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Boys often suppress their musical interests due to societal norms that contextualize music as less masculine.

“Boys often suppress their musical interests due to societal norms that contextualize music as less masculine.”

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Piaget's theory posits that students in the concrete operational stage (ages 7-11) show a stronger interest in music aligned with their sensory learning preferences.

“Piaget’s theory posits that students in the concrete operational stage (ages 7–11) show a stronger interest in music aligned with their sensory learning preferences [26].”

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Developed areas exhibited stronger institutional frameworks that support music education, while disadvantaged regions lack the necessary infrastructure.

“Developed areas exhibited stronger institutional frameworks that support music education, while disadvantaged regions lack the necessary infrastructure [42].”

• cites [42] GE McPherson, 2015, Motivation to study music in Australian schools: the impact of music learning, gender, and socio-economic status, Res Stud Music Educ sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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Luo and Guan reveal a gap in policy implementation, with urban schools fully adopting the curriculum while under-resourced regions struggle due to inadequate staffing and funding.

“Findings by Luo and Guan [22] reveal a gap in policy implementation, with urban schools fully adopting the curriculum while under-resourced regions struggle due to inadequate staffing and funding.”

• cites [22] N Luo, 2024, Music participation among public school students in metropolitan China: an examination of personal, parental, and school factors, J Res Music Educ sourceNot checked — no full text of the source

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The reliance on self-reported data may introduce bias, particularly on sensitive topics such as familial cultural capital and gender perceptions.

“Third, the reliance on self-reported data may introduce bias, particularly on sensitive topics such as familial cultural capital and gender perceptions.”

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The participants in this study were limited to specific demographics, potentially overlooking the experiences of marginalized groups outside the primary focus.

“The participants in this study were limited to specific demographics, potentially overlooking the experiences of marginalized groups outside the primary focus.”