Perceptions of playing-related discomfort/pain among tertiary string students

A thematic analysis

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ID21717841
AuthorsMegan Waters (0000-0001-6390-9383, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia, corresponding author)
Year2020
Volume22
Issue3
Pages257-269
Publication date2020-05-26
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueMusic Education Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1461-3808 • E-ISSN: 1469-9893
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14613808.2020.1765154
OpenAlexW3027088274
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited41

The aim of this research was to give insight into the perceived impact of psychosocial, environmental and cultural conditions on playing-related discomfort/pain among tertiary string students. Participants, including 40 Bachelor of Music string majors at a music institution in Australia, completed questionnaire/interviews twice yearly for the duration of their programme. This article focuses on stage two of the qualitative analysis which involved extracting themes from the 181 interview sessions. A hierarchical structure with four primary themes – cultural beliefs, lack of control, self-efficacy, and stress/anxiety – was created. The results showed that students in this research particularly struggled with aspects of self-efficacy that could have allowed them to achieve more positive outcomes in terms of health and wellbeing. The results suggest that students may need to further develop time management skills so that they are able to practice, work, and participate in leisure activities without hindering their physical and psychological health

Medical education · Music education · Pedagogy · Perception · Qualitative research · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Diverse Music Education Insights · Medicine · Music Therapy and Health · Musicians’ Health and Performance · Psychology

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