The Global Orchestra: Testing Persistence of Instrument Gender Associations Among Pre-Adolescent Students

OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints) 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Steven Morrison, Victoria Lynn Smith
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Abstract

Previous research has indicated strong gender stereotyping of musical instruments, potentially reflecting some combination of instrument characteristics and socialized associations. In this study, students in grades 4-6 express preferences among unfamiliar instruments drawn from diverse music traditions—a global orchestra—in order to disambiguate pre-existing associations from intrinsic features.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Diverse Music Education Insights Science Education and Perceptions Social and Intergroup Psychology

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Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
22 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint