Graduate Student Dissertations, Theses, Capstones, and Portfolios
Date of Award
2008
Document Type
Dissertation
Granting Institution
Lynn University
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Degree Program
Global Leadership - with a specialization in Educational Leadership
Department
College of Education
First Advisor
Dr. Adam L. Kosnitzky
Second Advisor
Dr. Ann M. Crawford
Third Advisor
Dr. Ernest Vendrell
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to learn if classical music stimuli can be used to enhance the thinking abilities of children as measured by a cognitive testing instrument. A comparison of classical music exposure and student achievement was conducted to specifically ascertain if music of varying types had an effect on measurable intelligences (especially spatial-temporal intelligence), as measured by the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT). An exploration of the theoretical and empirical literature regarding the improvement of cognitive abilities of elementary school aged children was examined to identify if exposure to arts education produced measurable gains which could facilitate academic success. In addition, this study identified contemporary research trends, gaps in the current literature, and areas for future scholarly inquiry.
Recommended Citation
Ader, M. J. (2008). Mozart Effect: Exploring the Relationship Between Classical Music and Improvement in the Spatial-Temporal Cognitive Abilities of Elementary School Children [Doctoral dissertation, Lynn University]. SPIRAL. https://spiral.lynn.edu/etds/76
Comments
This dissertation was digitized from the printed and bound volume in the summer of 2017. To protect privacy and copyright, this PDF may contain redacted pages, personal information, and/or signatures. For a complete, unedited version of the volume, please contact the University Archives.