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To Specialize or Diversify? An Investigation of the Effects of Early Specialization on Coping Skills

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dc.contributor.advisorSugarman, Susan L.
dc.contributor.authorKoelzer, Kelsey
dc.date.accessioned2017-07-19T15:27:16Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-09-30T00:48:48Z
dc.date.available2017-07-19T15:27:16Z
dc.date.available2026-09-30T00:48:48Z
dc.date.created2017-04-11
dc.date.issued2017-4-11
dc.description.abstractThis research examines the psychological impacts of early specialization in musicians and athletes. Previous research cites expertise and increased confidence as the major benefits of early specialization while overuse injuries and psychological burnout are the biggest detriments. Research on early specialization among musicians is lacking, despite the similarities among athletes and musicians in practice and attitude profiles. There is also a lack of research regarding early diversification, suggesting that early diversification may be the default form of participation. This three-part survey investigated the demographics and qualitative participation in sports and music participation, ending with measures testing the coping skills of subjects. Keywords: specialization, diversification, deliberate practice, copingen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dsp01tb09j828d
dc.identifier.urihttps://theses-dissertations.princeton.edu/handle/88435/dsp01tb09j828d
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.titleTo Specialize or Diversify? An Investigation of the Effects of Early Specialization on Coping Skillsen_US
dc.typePrinceton University Senior Theses
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pu.contributor.advisorid010000352
pu.contributor.authorid960642196
pu.date.classyear2017en_US
pu.departmentPsychologyen_US
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