Boston University Graduate Research
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What Students Believe About Their Success and Failure
Researcher: Jason Nitsch · jnitsch@bu.edu · May 1, 2026
Study background
This study examines how secondary instrumental music students attribute causes to their musical outcomes. Researchers are interested in how students perceive their own success or failure in isolated musical activities and what factors they believe led to those results.
Participants will complete a short questionnaire (5–8 minutes) about their opinions on what affects their musical outcomes. No preparation is required. There are no correct or incorrect answers.
Risks, benefits & confidentiality
- No risk to participants — questionnaires are completed individually and stored anonymously
- No identifying information will be collected or referenced in any report or publication
- Participation will not affect your student's grade, placement, or standing in any course
- Participation is entirely voluntary and may be withdrawn at any time
- Results may help future music educators develop enhanced instructional techniques
Student name
Consent decision
Parent / guardian name & signature
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By submitting this form you confirm that the information provided is accurate and that you have read and understood the study description above. This form is collected on behalf of the research study only and will not be shared with any school district or faculty.
Thank you!
Your response has been recorded. If you have any questions, contact Jason Nitsch at jnitsch@bu.edu.