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Id		828
Author		Judd M., Pooley J.A.
Title		The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public
Reference		Judd M., Pooley J.A.; The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public ;Psychology of Music vol:42 issue: 2.0 page:269.0
Link to article		https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84894124441&doi=10.1177%2f0305735612471237&partnerID=40&md5=f796f855520b37388c5ac2a13ebb8b78
Abstract		The last decade has produced a growing number of studies examining the potential psychological benefits of singing in a choir. Studies have tended to focus on the benefits for groups that might be described as marginalized or criminal. In contrast, the current study focused on members of the general public who regularly participate in choral singing. An in-depth qualitative design was utilized to explore the meaning and importance of group singing for 10 participants. Thematic analysis based on an interpretive approach was utilized to analyse the data. Psychological benefits emerged as two themes: individual and group. A third theme, mediating factors, impacted upon both individual and group outcomes. Eight sub-themes were identified and labelled: psychological, musical, physical, ethos, group dynamic, past experiences, type of choir and musical director. Results illustrate that group singing is a joyful activity that promotes wellbeing and is life enhancing for those involved. Future research directions are briefly discussed. © The Author(s) 2013.

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and hes an encouraging and very positive person anyway. .
I suppose thats an excellence element. .
The fun spirit and welcoming feel of the group has the effect of assisting new community members through a major life function whilst having a positive impact on the individuals psychological state. .
Results illustrate that group singing is a joyful activity that promotes wellbeing and is life enhancing for those involved. .
Both choirs derived identical positive emotional benefits from choral singing, although the role of camaraderie was identified as being considerably more important to the marginalized singers. .
Results supported the social identity theory that becoming a choir member and thereby creating an additional social identity may result in positive emotional and physical benefits. .
The current study is aimed at discerning more clearly what the psychological benefits are for participants of choral singing. .
(Lisa) I have a pretty stressful job and singing is what keeps me sane. .
The positive affect of choral singing does not only occur during choir practice or performances: this affect was also found for some participants during times of reflection on past choral activities or whilst practising alone. .
When youre singing through a song and it all comes together as it should its just magnificent. .
The choir or choirs that the participants sing with have a direct bearing on the type of experiences they have as choir members and therefore the psychological benefits they gain from the activity. .
songs and music that I really like singing. .
Participating in choral singing was found to have psychological benefits for the individuals involved in this study, congruent with those described by studies utilizing populations facing adverse life conditions (Bailey & Davidson, 2003; Silber, 2005; von Lob et al., 2010). .
It is our belief that choral singing could offer these communities a useful, low-cost and accessible mechanism for increasing the wellbeing of their residents. .
As evidenced by the current study, choral singing is a joyful activity which has the potential to enhance the lives of those people fortunate enough to discover the benefits it can facilitate..
Previous studies have reported a decrease in cortisol levels, indicating that singing in choirs provides stress relief to participants (Beck et al., 2000). .
Findings are mirrored in the current study with many participants stating that they found the stress-reduction powers of choral singing an important tool in coping with everyday stressors. .
The majority of participants in the current study declared their love of singing and joined a choir in their adult years with a view to enjoying singing as a recreational activity. .
This level of concentration and focus balanced with the skill of the individual singers is likely to lead to a state of flow and therefore increased feelings of positive affect (Csikszentmihalyi, 1992). .
This theme is all about the factors that influence the group known as a choir, and the individuals who make up the choir, thereby influencing the psychological benefits gained by the choristers. .

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