DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/EJK4-4N80
Defense Date
1980
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
John M. Mahoney
Abstract
Existing commentary and research on the nature of musical talent was reviewed and found lacking in conception, primarily because previous researchers had failed to identify the unique creative element a musician contributes to a musical performance. The personality structures of 60 subjects, 32 males and 28 females, were analyzed via the 16PF. A Pearson Product Moment Correlation, an ANOVA, and a second order factor analysis were used to assess the relationship between personality and musical talent for 1) persons with little or no musical ability, 2) highly talented university music majors, and 3) professional performing musicians. Significant relationships were found for talent and perseverance, age, self-sufficiency, discipline, and creativity. Non-significant linear trends were found for nine other personality dimensions. Personality profiles were constructed for the three groups.
Rights
© The Author
Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
10-17-2018
Comments
Scanned, with permission from the author, from the original print version, which resides in University Archives.