Masters Theses
Date of Award
8-2016
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Major
Psychology
Major Professor
Jacob J. Levy
Committee Members
Michael R. Nash, Barbara A. Murphy
Abstract
Based on Holland’s (1997) theory of person-environment fit, the primary purpose of this study was to examine learning style preferences of college music students utilizing the Kolb Learning Styles Inventory and VARK Learning Styles Inventory (Kolb, 1976, 1984 ; Fleming & Mills, 1992). These preferences were also explored relative to music students’satisfaction with their major. A tendency to prefer the Aural, Kinesthetic, and Active Experimentation learning styles was observed in the 134 music majors sampled. Among the music students sampled, those who most prefer the Active Experimentation learning style are most satisfied with their major. Some differences in learning style preference and satisfaction were observed between individual majors within the music program, including evidence of more diverse learning mode preferences for students in the Music Performance major. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Powers, Cora Marie, "Music Student Satisfaction: The Relationship Between Learning Style Preferences and Major Satisfaction. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2016.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/4069