Raising the curtain: exploring dancers’ perceptions of obligation through the psychological contract lens
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Article Title | Raising the curtain: exploring dancers’ perceptions of obligation through the psychological contract lens |
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ERA Journal ID | 10260 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Stanway, Alicia R. (Author), Bordia, Sarbari (Author) and Fein, Erich C. (Author) |
Journal Title | Arts and Humanities in Higher Education: an international journal of theory, research and practice |
Journal Citation | 12 (2-3), pp. 254-267 |
Number of Pages | 14 |
Year | 2013 |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1474-0222 |
1741-265X | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/1474022212473523 |
Web Address (URL) | http://ahh.sagepub.com/content/12/2-3/254.abstract |
Abstract | The current study takes an exploratory approach to investigate which situational factors influence perceptions of psychological contracts, as well as the content that comprises psychological contracts in the dance training industry. Semi-structured interviews (n ¼ 10) were conducted with students enrolled in a higher education institution in Australia. Results indicated that intending dancers take several factors into consideration when contemplating a professional dance career: natural progression of skill, employment opportunities, location, and peer recommendation. In addition, intending dancers have several perceived institutional obligations: skill development, quality of teachers and training, and networking opportunities. The current article adds novel insights to dance education literature by considering the trainee–institution relationship through the psychological contract lens. It is anticipated that the findings will assist future research that seeks to incorporate student perceptions into dance curriculum development. |
Keywords | dance; higher education; performing arts; psychological contract; qualitative |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 350503. Human resources management |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Edith Cowan University |
Australian National University | |
Central Queensland University | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q35z9/raising-the-curtain-exploring-dancers-perceptions-of-obligation-through-the-psychological-contract-lens
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