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Papers by Lisa Birnbaum
Psychology of music, Apr 26, 2024
SAGE Open, Jul 1, 2022
It is desirable that children engage in reading and writing beyond school. What is known about va... more It is desirable that children engage in reading and writing beyond school. What is known about various individual and environmental variables that may be related to children’s leisure reading and writing? And how strong is existing evidence? Our scoping review aims at mapping research on leisure reading and writing in first- to fourth-graders. Using content analysis, we extracted 135 research findings, among them only 6 on leisure writing. In most findings, leisure reading and writing were considered as consequences of variables like reading competence, motivation, and attitudes. Considerably fewer findings included leisure reading and writing as antecedents. We discuss the need for more longitudinal and experimental studies and a stronger focus on the connection between leisure reading and writing.
Pre-registration for the study "Effects of a musical education intervention on student's... more Pre-registration for the study "Effects of a musical education intervention on student's musical activities"
Educational Psychology, Jun 13, 2020
Abstract While leisure writing may help children to acquire writing skills, it can also be consid... more Abstract While leisure writing may help children to acquire writing skills, it can also be considered as an inherently valuable cultural activity. This study explores how children’s beliefs may explain to what extent children are inclined to leisure writing and if there are any gender differences. Building on preliminary scale development work, we analysed data from 963 third-graders. Variables included (a) the intrinsic value attached to leisure writing (b) preceding behavioural, normative, and control beliefs related to these activities, and (c) the level of leisure writing. In a structural equation model, the preceding beliefs were applied as explanatory variables for the intrinsic value. Intrinsic value, in turn, explained a large proportion of variance in children’s leisure-writing activities. Gender differences in leisure writing were mediated by intrinsic value. Significance of intrinsic value and preceding beliefs regarding leisure-writing activities are discussed.
Reading Research Quarterly, Sep 17, 2016
Why should children read in their leisure time? Reading may contribute to the acquisition of read... more Why should children read in their leisure time? Reading may contribute to the acquisition of reading literacy and may foster integral human development. However, there has been a scarcity of research on determinants of leisure time reading among elementary school students, especially regarding environmental aspects. In this article, the authors report on the development of a differentiated questionnaire regarding these determinants. Based on a previous series of qualitative and quantitative pilot studies, a study with 980 elementary school students was conducted, applying scales based on behavioral beliefs (motivation in action, thematically congruent consequences, and thematically incongruent costs and benefits), normative beliefs (subjective norm), and control beliefs (self-efficacy and controllability) as predictors of leisure time reading. After excluding motivation in action from analysis because of multicollinearity problems, the variables thematically incongruent costs and benefits, self-efficacy, and controllability explained 50% of variance in the criterion reading frequency. Analyses of covariance indicated that children, especially daughters, of mothers with high educational attainment showed significantly more leisure time reading. The benefits of focusing on students’ beliefs and of including environmental aspects in research on leisure time reading are discussed.
Journal for Educational Research Online / Journal für Bildungsforschung Online, Aug 12, 2019
When elementary school students write in their leisure time, they acquire competences. Moreover, ... more When elementary school students write in their leisure time, they acquire competences. Moreover, writing is a cultural activity with value in itself. However, there are only few studies regarding determinants of children's leisure time writing. Therefore, a questionnaire based on the theory of planned behavior (Ajzen, 1991) was developed to examine the determinants of leisure time writing in elementary school students. Departing from a qualitative and a quantitative pilot study, items were generated and used in a study with N = 244 children. Beliefs concerning congruent consequences, beliefs concerning incongruent consequences, controllability, and intrinsic value proved to be statistically signi cant predictors of writing frequency, writing time, and produced amount of text. The intrinsic value mediated the e ects of the other predictors. Overall, the scales explained 42 % of the variance in each of the three criterion variables. The questionnaire's construct validity is supported by the boy's lower values in several predictors compared to the girl's values. Perspectives for further research are discussed.
Journal of Rural Studies, Oct 1, 2021
Abstract This paper reflects on place attachment in times of digitalisation in rural regions. Our... more Abstract This paper reflects on place attachment in times of digitalisation in rural regions. Our qualitative study explores the extent to which and with which characteristics place attachment ‘translates’ into the digital format. The paper analyses 193 digital projects presented in the internet. These cases cover several European countries with a particular focus on Germany. The analysis is based on a three-dimensional framework involving attachment concepts, space/place and digitalisation. From a systematic categorisation of the case studies, six result patterns emerge: Some of them confirm place attachment patterns, which are well known from the debate on ‘non-digital’ place attachment (e.g., the importance of emotions). Other findings show that digitalisation does make a difference, in particular concerning abstract, non-localised spatial references to the rural area. Finally, we deduce some implications from our findings for practical implementation in regional development.
Community College Journal of Research and Practice
Psychology of Music, 2021
There is a discrepancy between a high inherent value of extracurricular music classes and a low p... more There is a discrepancy between a high inherent value of extracurricular music classes and a low proportion of low-socioeconomic status (SES) male participants. However, evidence on how to match out-of-school music classes to students’ preferences is lacking. Thus, we assessed the attractiveness of different versions of such classes via an experimental video vignette study featuring a 2 × 2-factor (setting × music; each with high vs. low proximity to informal youth culture) between-subjects design with N = 244 students (Grade 5–10). We assessed the intention to participate as criterion, and gender, age, and SES (highest International Socio-Economic Index [HISEI] quartile) as control variables. A hierarchical regression showed a positive effect of music associated with youth culture on intention and no effect of the setting. Female (and older) students displayed higher intention than male (and younger) students. The single effect involving HISEI was a significant interaction of music ...
Wenn Kinder in ihrer Freizeit schreiben, erwerben sie nicht nur Kompetenzen, sondern üben auch ei... more Wenn Kinder in ihrer Freizeit schreiben, erwerben sie nicht nur Kompetenzen, sondern üben auch eine kulturelle Aktivität mit Eigenwert aus. Zu den Determinanten freizeitlichen Schreibens von Kindern liegen nur wenige Arbeiten vor. Basierend auf der Theorie des geplanten Verhaltens wurde ein Fragebogen zur Erfassung der Determinanten freizeitlichen Schreibens bei Grundschulkindern entwickelt. Ausgehend von einer qualitativen und einer quantitativen Vorstudie wurden Items generiert und in einer Studie mit N = 244 Kindern der dritten Jahrgangsstufe verwendet. Die Überzeugungen bzgl. thematisch kongruenter Folgen, Überzeugungen bzgl. thematisch inkongruenter Folgen, Kontrollierbarkeit und der intrinsische Wert erwiesen sich als relevante Prädiktoren von Schreibhäufigkeit, Schreibdauer und produzierter Textmenge, wobei der intrinsische Wert die Effekte der anderen Prädiktoren mediierte. Insgesamt wurden jeweils 42 % der Varianz in den Kriteriumsitems durch die Skalen erklärt. Für die Kon...
Pre-registration of the study "Effects of domain-specific and domain-general variables on st... more Pre-registration of the study "Effects of domain-specific and domain-general variables on student's musical activities"
Journal of Rural Studies, 2021
Abstract This paper reflects on place attachment in times of digitalisation in rural regions. Our... more Abstract This paper reflects on place attachment in times of digitalisation in rural regions. Our qualitative study explores the extent to which and with which characteristics place attachment ‘translates’ into the digital format. The paper analyses 193 digital projects presented in the internet. These cases cover several European countries with a particular focus on Germany. The analysis is based on a three-dimensional framework involving attachment concepts, space/place and digitalisation. From a systematic categorisation of the case studies, six result patterns emerge: Some of them confirm place attachment patterns, which are well known from the debate on ‘non-digital’ place attachment (e.g., the importance of emotions). Other findings show that digitalisation does make a difference, in particular concerning abstract, non-localised spatial references to the rural area. Finally, we deduce some implications from our findings for practical implementation in regional development.
Reading Research Quarterly, 2016
Why should children read in their leisure time? Reading may contribute to the acquisition of read... more Why should children read in their leisure time? Reading may contribute to the acquisition of reading literacy and may foster integral human development. However, there has been a scarcity of research on determinants of leisure time reading among elementary school students, especially regarding environmental aspects. In this article, the authors report on the development of a differentiated questionnaire regarding these determinants. Based on a previous series of qualitative and quantitative pilot studies, a study with 980 elementary school students was conducted, applying scales based on behavioral beliefs (motivation in action, thematically congruent consequences, and thematically incongruent costs and benefits), normative beliefs (subjective norm), and control beliefs (self-efficacy and controllability) as predictors of leisure time reading. After excluding motivation in action from analysis because of multicollinearity problems, the variables thematically incongruent costs and benefits, self-efficacy, and controllability explained 50% of variance in the criterion reading frequency. Analyses of covariance indicated that children, especially daughters, of mothers with high educational attainment showed significantly more leisure time reading. The benefits of focusing on students’ beliefs and of including environmental aspects in research on leisure time reading are discussed.
SAGE Open
It is desirable that children engage in reading and writing beyond school. What is known about va... more It is desirable that children engage in reading and writing beyond school. What is known about various individual and environmental variables that may be related to children’s leisure reading and writing? And how strong is existing evidence? Our scoping review aims at mapping research on leisure reading and writing in first- to fourth-graders. Using content analysis, we extracted 135 research findings, among them only 6 on leisure writing. In most findings, leisure reading and writing were considered as consequences of variables like reading competence, motivation, and attitudes. Considerably fewer findings included leisure reading and writing as antecedents. We discuss the need for more longitudinal and experimental studies and a stronger focus on the connection between leisure reading and writing.
Psychology of music, Apr 26, 2024
SAGE Open, Jul 1, 2022
It is desirable that children engage in reading and writing beyond school. What is known about va... more It is desirable that children engage in reading and writing beyond school. What is known about various individual and environmental variables that may be related to children’s leisure reading and writing? And how strong is existing evidence? Our scoping review aims at mapping research on leisure reading and writing in first- to fourth-graders. Using content analysis, we extracted 135 research findings, among them only 6 on leisure writing. In most findings, leisure reading and writing were considered as consequences of variables like reading competence, motivation, and attitudes. Considerably fewer findings included leisure reading and writing as antecedents. We discuss the need for more longitudinal and experimental studies and a stronger focus on the connection between leisure reading and writing.
Pre-registration for the study "Effects of a musical education intervention on student's... more Pre-registration for the study "Effects of a musical education intervention on student's musical activities"
Educational Psychology, Jun 13, 2020
Abstract While leisure writing may help children to acquire writing skills, it can also be consid... more Abstract While leisure writing may help children to acquire writing skills, it can also be considered as an inherently valuable cultural activity. This study explores how children’s beliefs may explain to what extent children are inclined to leisure writing and if there are any gender differences. Building on preliminary scale development work, we analysed data from 963 third-graders. Variables included (a) the intrinsic value attached to leisure writing (b) preceding behavioural, normative, and control beliefs related to these activities, and (c) the level of leisure writing. In a structural equation model, the preceding beliefs were applied as explanatory variables for the intrinsic value. Intrinsic value, in turn, explained a large proportion of variance in children’s leisure-writing activities. Gender differences in leisure writing were mediated by intrinsic value. Significance of intrinsic value and preceding beliefs regarding leisure-writing activities are discussed.
Reading Research Quarterly, Sep 17, 2016
Why should children read in their leisure time? Reading may contribute to the acquisition of read... more Why should children read in their leisure time? Reading may contribute to the acquisition of reading literacy and may foster integral human development. However, there has been a scarcity of research on determinants of leisure time reading among elementary school students, especially regarding environmental aspects. In this article, the authors report on the development of a differentiated questionnaire regarding these determinants. Based on a previous series of qualitative and quantitative pilot studies, a study with 980 elementary school students was conducted, applying scales based on behavioral beliefs (motivation in action, thematically congruent consequences, and thematically incongruent costs and benefits), normative beliefs (subjective norm), and control beliefs (self-efficacy and controllability) as predictors of leisure time reading. After excluding motivation in action from analysis because of multicollinearity problems, the variables thematically incongruent costs and benefits, self-efficacy, and controllability explained 50% of variance in the criterion reading frequency. Analyses of covariance indicated that children, especially daughters, of mothers with high educational attainment showed significantly more leisure time reading. The benefits of focusing on students’ beliefs and of including environmental aspects in research on leisure time reading are discussed.
Journal for Educational Research Online / Journal für Bildungsforschung Online, Aug 12, 2019
When elementary school students write in their leisure time, they acquire competences. Moreover, ... more When elementary school students write in their leisure time, they acquire competences. Moreover, writing is a cultural activity with value in itself. However, there are only few studies regarding determinants of children's leisure time writing. Therefore, a questionnaire based on the theory of planned behavior (Ajzen, 1991) was developed to examine the determinants of leisure time writing in elementary school students. Departing from a qualitative and a quantitative pilot study, items were generated and used in a study with N = 244 children. Beliefs concerning congruent consequences, beliefs concerning incongruent consequences, controllability, and intrinsic value proved to be statistically signi cant predictors of writing frequency, writing time, and produced amount of text. The intrinsic value mediated the e ects of the other predictors. Overall, the scales explained 42 % of the variance in each of the three criterion variables. The questionnaire's construct validity is supported by the boy's lower values in several predictors compared to the girl's values. Perspectives for further research are discussed.
Journal of Rural Studies, Oct 1, 2021
Abstract This paper reflects on place attachment in times of digitalisation in rural regions. Our... more Abstract This paper reflects on place attachment in times of digitalisation in rural regions. Our qualitative study explores the extent to which and with which characteristics place attachment ‘translates’ into the digital format. The paper analyses 193 digital projects presented in the internet. These cases cover several European countries with a particular focus on Germany. The analysis is based on a three-dimensional framework involving attachment concepts, space/place and digitalisation. From a systematic categorisation of the case studies, six result patterns emerge: Some of them confirm place attachment patterns, which are well known from the debate on ‘non-digital’ place attachment (e.g., the importance of emotions). Other findings show that digitalisation does make a difference, in particular concerning abstract, non-localised spatial references to the rural area. Finally, we deduce some implications from our findings for practical implementation in regional development.
Community College Journal of Research and Practice
Psychology of Music, 2021
There is a discrepancy between a high inherent value of extracurricular music classes and a low p... more There is a discrepancy between a high inherent value of extracurricular music classes and a low proportion of low-socioeconomic status (SES) male participants. However, evidence on how to match out-of-school music classes to students’ preferences is lacking. Thus, we assessed the attractiveness of different versions of such classes via an experimental video vignette study featuring a 2 × 2-factor (setting × music; each with high vs. low proximity to informal youth culture) between-subjects design with N = 244 students (Grade 5–10). We assessed the intention to participate as criterion, and gender, age, and SES (highest International Socio-Economic Index [HISEI] quartile) as control variables. A hierarchical regression showed a positive effect of music associated with youth culture on intention and no effect of the setting. Female (and older) students displayed higher intention than male (and younger) students. The single effect involving HISEI was a significant interaction of music ...
Wenn Kinder in ihrer Freizeit schreiben, erwerben sie nicht nur Kompetenzen, sondern üben auch ei... more Wenn Kinder in ihrer Freizeit schreiben, erwerben sie nicht nur Kompetenzen, sondern üben auch eine kulturelle Aktivität mit Eigenwert aus. Zu den Determinanten freizeitlichen Schreibens von Kindern liegen nur wenige Arbeiten vor. Basierend auf der Theorie des geplanten Verhaltens wurde ein Fragebogen zur Erfassung der Determinanten freizeitlichen Schreibens bei Grundschulkindern entwickelt. Ausgehend von einer qualitativen und einer quantitativen Vorstudie wurden Items generiert und in einer Studie mit N = 244 Kindern der dritten Jahrgangsstufe verwendet. Die Überzeugungen bzgl. thematisch kongruenter Folgen, Überzeugungen bzgl. thematisch inkongruenter Folgen, Kontrollierbarkeit und der intrinsische Wert erwiesen sich als relevante Prädiktoren von Schreibhäufigkeit, Schreibdauer und produzierter Textmenge, wobei der intrinsische Wert die Effekte der anderen Prädiktoren mediierte. Insgesamt wurden jeweils 42 % der Varianz in den Kriteriumsitems durch die Skalen erklärt. Für die Kon...
Pre-registration of the study "Effects of domain-specific and domain-general variables on st... more Pre-registration of the study "Effects of domain-specific and domain-general variables on student's musical activities"
Journal of Rural Studies, 2021
Abstract This paper reflects on place attachment in times of digitalisation in rural regions. Our... more Abstract This paper reflects on place attachment in times of digitalisation in rural regions. Our qualitative study explores the extent to which and with which characteristics place attachment ‘translates’ into the digital format. The paper analyses 193 digital projects presented in the internet. These cases cover several European countries with a particular focus on Germany. The analysis is based on a three-dimensional framework involving attachment concepts, space/place and digitalisation. From a systematic categorisation of the case studies, six result patterns emerge: Some of them confirm place attachment patterns, which are well known from the debate on ‘non-digital’ place attachment (e.g., the importance of emotions). Other findings show that digitalisation does make a difference, in particular concerning abstract, non-localised spatial references to the rural area. Finally, we deduce some implications from our findings for practical implementation in regional development.
Reading Research Quarterly, 2016
Why should children read in their leisure time? Reading may contribute to the acquisition of read... more Why should children read in their leisure time? Reading may contribute to the acquisition of reading literacy and may foster integral human development. However, there has been a scarcity of research on determinants of leisure time reading among elementary school students, especially regarding environmental aspects. In this article, the authors report on the development of a differentiated questionnaire regarding these determinants. Based on a previous series of qualitative and quantitative pilot studies, a study with 980 elementary school students was conducted, applying scales based on behavioral beliefs (motivation in action, thematically congruent consequences, and thematically incongruent costs and benefits), normative beliefs (subjective norm), and control beliefs (self-efficacy and controllability) as predictors of leisure time reading. After excluding motivation in action from analysis because of multicollinearity problems, the variables thematically incongruent costs and benefits, self-efficacy, and controllability explained 50% of variance in the criterion reading frequency. Analyses of covariance indicated that children, especially daughters, of mothers with high educational attainment showed significantly more leisure time reading. The benefits of focusing on students’ beliefs and of including environmental aspects in research on leisure time reading are discussed.
SAGE Open
It is desirable that children engage in reading and writing beyond school. What is known about va... more It is desirable that children engage in reading and writing beyond school. What is known about various individual and environmental variables that may be related to children’s leisure reading and writing? And how strong is existing evidence? Our scoping review aims at mapping research on leisure reading and writing in first- to fourth-graders. Using content analysis, we extracted 135 research findings, among them only 6 on leisure writing. In most findings, leisure reading and writing were considered as consequences of variables like reading competence, motivation, and attitudes. Considerably fewer findings included leisure reading and writing as antecedents. We discuss the need for more longitudinal and experimental studies and a stronger focus on the connection between leisure reading and writing.