Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivations for Music Performance
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Evans, Paul and Ryan, Richard Michael. (2022). Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivations for Music Performance. In In McPherson, Gary (Ed.). The Oxford Handbook of Music Performance : Development and Learning, Proficiencies, Performance Practices, and Psychology: Volume 1 pp. 576 Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190056285.013.24
Authors | Evans, Paul and Ryan, Richard Michael |
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Editors | McPherson, Gary |
Abstract | Performing music is both a joy and a discipline. In this chapter we review the basic tenets of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) as they apply to developing interest and expertise in music performance, and the growing evidence concerning how parents, educators, mentors, and professional pressures can facilitate or undermine musicians’ enjoyment, persistence, and performance. SDT provides a framework for understanding both the intrinsic and extrinsic motivations that underlie music performance, and their dynamics in educational and professional contexts. Applying the theory, we discuss the near-universal, intrinsically motivated nature of performing music, and why some individuals develop that interest into an identity or vocation. In addition, SDT provides a framework for understanding extrinsic motivation in performance contexts, including how performers internalize the motivation to persist at the less intrinsically enjoyable but nonetheless essential aspects of learning and practice. The theory argues that both intrinsic motivation and internalization are strongly affected by the fulfillment of basic psychological needs, which can be supported by teachers and mentors. We review evidence on this idea and discuss the implications of such research in the context of music education and music performance. Finally, we highlight some areas in need of more refined research and evidence-based interventions in this important domain. |
Keywords | motivation; self-determination theory; music; practice; music performance; music education; internalization; psychological needs |
Page range | 576 |
603 | |
Year | 01 Jan 2022 |
Book title | The Oxford Handbook of Music Performance : Development and Learning, Proficiencies, Performance Practices, and Psychology: Volume 1 |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Place of publication | United States |
Edition | 1 |
Series | Oxford Handbooks |
ISBN | 9780190056315 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190056285.013.24 |
Web address (URL) | https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/42624/chapter-abstract/357717183?redirectedFrom=fulltext |
Open access | Published as non-open access |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 13 Jan 2022 |
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Deposited | 24 May 2024 |
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