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| Abstract : Perpustakaan Tuanku Bainun |
| Student motivation plays a crucial role in general music classrooms. Among various motivation theories, Self-Determination Theory (SDT) emphasises the satisfaction of three basic psychological needs: (a) autonomy, (b) competence, and (c) relatedness, which are essential for enhancing individual motivation and well-being. This quantitative study explores how well these needs are met among Year 6 students in general music classrooms. Data were collected from students in four public primary schools using an adapted version of the Basic Psychological Needs Scale questionnaire focusing on three needs in the context of music classrooms. The descriptive analysis indicates that relatedness is the most fulfilled need, with a mean score of 3.78, followed by autonomy with a mean score of 3.61, and competence with a mean score of 3.27. The overall mean score of 3.55 across all three needs indicates that students' basic psychological needs are generally well-supported in music classrooms. These results highlighted the crucial role of general music education in satisfying students' basic psychological needs. Future research can be carried out to investigate how these needs are satisfied across different demographic groups, as well as examine the use of autonomy-supportive teaching practices in music classrooms. Expanding research to rural areas in Malaysia is also recommended to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the impact of general music education nationwide. |
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