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Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia

The effect of classical music on painting quality, attitude and behaviour for students with severe intellectual disabilities

Abstract

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The main purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a new Pictorial and Musical Visual Arts Program for students with severe intellectual disabilities. In particular, to learn whether the addition of classical music as background helped students improve the quality of their abstract paintings, attitudes and behaviour in class.

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Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia
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2006

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  • Riddoch, Jane V.

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https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/95
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oai:ro.ecu.edu.au:theses-1095

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Riddoch, Jane V.. The effect of classical music on painting quality, attitude and behaviour for students with severe intellectual disabilities. Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2006. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/95