ABSTRACT

The motivation to participate in ensemble rehearsals may be influenced by the rehearsal environment. With the emergence of the virtual rehearsal environment, there is a need to gain a better understanding of how online rehearsals affect participation decisions. The purpose of this study was to determine the applicability of one theory of motivation, Self-Determination Theory, to older adults’ decisions to participate or not participate in virtual rehearsals. Respondents (N = 49) included participants (n = 20) and nonparticipants (n = 29) who completed the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (n.d.) and the Modified Computer Self-Efficacy Scale (Laver et al. 2012). Mann–Whitney U comparisons indicated that nonparticipants had significantly lower ratings on the Perceived Competence and Value/Usefulness subscales on the IMI, in addition to significantly lower feelings of self-efficacy on the MCSES. Overall, the results seem to support the use of Self-Determination Theory to explain differences in the decision of New Horizons band members to participate in online rehearsals. To encourage participation in virtual ensembles, there is need to confirm ensemble members are comfortable with the technology and understand the value and usefulness of the activity itself.

摘要

参加合奏排练的动机可能会受到排练环境的影响。随着虚拟排练环境的出现，需要更好地了解在线排练如何影响参与决策。本研究的目的是确定一种动机理论（即自我决定理论）对于老年人参与或不参与虚拟排练的决定的适用性。受访者 ( N  = 49) 包括完成内在动机量表 (nd) 和修正计算机自我效能量表(Laver et al. 2012) 的参与者 ( n  = 20) 和非参与者 ( n  = 29)。曼-惠特尼大学比较表明，除了 MCSES 的自我效能感显着较低之外，非参与者在 IMI 的感知能力和价值/有用性分量表上的评分也显着较低。总体而言，结果似乎支持使用自决理论来解释新视野乐队成员参与在线排练决定的差异。为了鼓励参与虚拟合奏团，需要确认合奏团成员对技术感到满意并了解活动本身的价值和有用性。