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METAPHORICAL PERCEPTIONS OF THE CONCEPT OF “MUSIC” AMONG MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVING OUT-OF-SCHOOL MUSIC EDUCATION
Abstract
This study aims to identify the perceptions of children and adolescents who are receiving systematic music education with both practical and theoretical components outside of school, regarding the concept of “music” through metaphors. The study employed a phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research methods. The research was conducted with 69 middle school students from different socioeconomic backgrounds who were receiving music education at the Ankara Altındağ Municipality Youth Center and the Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Music and Performing Arts Part-Time Music Education Program. Data were collected using a metaphor form designed by the researchers, which also included demographic information about the participants. The collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis, a qualitative data analysis method. Within the scope of the study, a total of 55 metaphors related to the concept of “music” were generated and grouped under 8 categorical themes. It was determined that the highest number of metaphors (n=14) was in the “relaxing and peace-giving aspect” category, while the fewest metaphors (n=5) were in the “learning-supportive aspect” category. The research concluded that students perceive the concept of “music” as a multidimensional field with cognitive, emotional, psychological, and social functions, attributing various meanings to it in this context. Furthermore, the fact that students receiving out-of-school music education see music not merely as a lesson but as a source of emotional balance, motivation, and creativity reveals that music is a powerful experiential domain that enhances individuals' quality of life.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Müzik Algısı , Müzik Eğitimi
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Erken Görünüm Tarihi
13 Kasım 2025
Yayımlanma Tarihi
31 Aralık 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
17 Eylül 2025
Kabul Tarihi
4 Kasım 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 1970 Cilt: 8 Sayı: 4