Measuring musical absorption in a student sample: psychometric analysis of the AIMS scale
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https://doi.org/10.24310/innoeduca.2022.v8i2.12774Keywords:
Music activities, higher education, test validity, gender differences, consciousness raisingAbstract
t seems that music has the ability to isolate some people from their surroundings and capture their full attention, a phenomenon known as absorption. It is advisable to measure this personal characteristic before using music in the classroom, as it is especially used to support complex academic tasks. This study has measured the psychometric properties of the AIMS music absorption scale, as well as the absorption levels in a convenience sample of 388 Education students. An exploratory factor analysis was conducted. A descriptive statistics analysis and contrast analysis based on sex and prior music knowledge were carried out. The results reveal two latent factors, one linked to an altered state of consciousness and another to kinaesthetic experiences. The sample presents medium and high levels in both dimensions. No differences between sex or music knowledge were found.
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