The Musical Identity Measure (MIM) was first reported in 2022 (Burland et al, 2022). MIM has been validated as a bifactor model consisting of 22 items organised within four factors – Musical Calling, Emotional Connection, Musical Self-Efficacy, and Growth Mindset. Measurement invariance tests confirmed that the bifactor structure was the same for male and female participants; individual measurement invariance in relation to age could not be fully examined due to variance in group sizes. If you are interested in collaborating on further validation activities then please contact Karen Burland.
MIM has the potential to provide individuals with insights into their motivations to engage with musical activities, to help identify areas requiring additional support or guidance, and to support future-oriented decision making. The measure may also support educators and researchers wishing to understand and support the processes of musical development and skill acquisition.
