Heller, KatharinaKatharinaHellerBullerjahn, ClaudiaClaudiaBullerjahnGeorgi, Richard vonRichard vonGeorgi2022-11-182016-08-232022-11-182015http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:hebis:26-opus-122420https://jlupub.ub.uni-giessen.de/handle/jlupub/9210http://dx.doi.org/10.22029/jlupub-8598Most of the existing studies on musical practice are concerned with instrumentalists only. Since singers are seldom considered in research, the present study is based on an online-sample of amateur vocal students (N = 120; 92 female, 28 male). The study investigated the correlations between personality traits, flow-experience and several aspects of practice characteristics. Personality was represented by the three personality dimensions extraversion, neuroticism and psychoticism, assessed by Eysenck s Personality Profiler as well as the trait form of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule. Flow-experience, self-congruence and fear of losing control over concentration, assessed by the Practice Flow Inventory, served as variables for flow-experience. The practice motivation was measured by the Practice Motivation Questionnaire in four categories ( self, group, audience, teacher ). In addition, the Practice Behavior Questionnaire was used to provide an insight into the practice situation and behavior of singing students. The results show significant correlations: participants with high extraversion-scores experience significantly more flow than less extraverted persons, whereas lesser flow-experience seems to be related to high neuroticism-scores. Nevertheless, there is no influence in flow-experience concerning singing style ( classical or popular ). The longer the practicing time, the more likely students are to achieve flow-experience. However, older singers tend to have less flow-experience. Consequently, singers seem to differ in their personality and practice behavior compared to other musicians. Most of the findings show that having control over one s instrument is decisive for achieving a performance of high quality, especially for singers. On the other hand, certainty in handling an instrument is essential to arouse a flow-feeling. However, flow-experience seems to be common mainly with amateur singers. In conclusion, this offers a starting point for new research on the psychology of vocalists in greater depth.enNamensnennung 3.0 Internationalmusical practicepersonality traitsflow-experiencesingingmotivationddc:780