Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2015

Self–Esteem, Intrinsic Motivation and Pefectionism–A study on Indian Classical Dancer

Swaha Bhattacharya, Shubha Lihala

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 The aim of the present investigation is to study the self–esteem, intrinsic motivation and perfectionism 

of a group of Indian classical dancer. Accordingly, a group of 35 students and 35 professionals engaged 
in dance were selected as sample in this investigation. A General Information Schedule, Rosenberg Self–esteem Scale, 
Intrinsic Motivation Inventory and Perfectionism Inventory were used as tools. The findings reveal that comparatively 
higher level of self–esteem and perceived competence was observed among the professional dancers than that of the 
students. Not only this, professionals also showed higher levels of organization, striving for excellence and conscientious perfectionism than that of the students. The findings of the present work may help the dance institute to realize 
that there is a need to develop an awareness of the positive impact of exercise upon the body and mind and also to 
inspire the students to pursue and increase the levels of involvement in dance and how this can be achieved through 
efficient and effective instruction techniques. 

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijar  

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Swaha Bhattacharya, Shubha Lihala Self–Esteem, Intrinsic Motivation and Pefectionism–A study on Indian Classical Dancer Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 4 April 2015


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