Motivational Factors of Collegiate Instrumental Music Practice during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Ong Wen Bin; Braxter Chong Hong Liang; Hairun Alif Ariffin Hairun Anuar

doi:10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI9.4282

Authors

Ong Wen Bin College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia
Braxter Chong Hong Liang College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia
Hairun Alif Ariffin Hairun Anuar College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI9.4282

Keywords:

self-determination theory, Motivation, Music Practice , COVID-19 , Self-determination Theory

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyse the commitment level and motivational factors of collegiate instrumental music practice during the Covid-19 lockdown. The study sample consists of 58 subjects (Male=31, Female=27), who are collegiate students pursuing diploma and bachelor’s degrees in music at a local university in Malaysia. The collection of data was conducted through a survey questionnaire developed from The Behavioural Regulation in Sport Questionnaire (BRSQ). The results have showed a low commitment level to musical practice, where students are motivated by internal factors of accomplishment, knowledge, and the importance of musical practice in their music studies.

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