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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 |
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| Link to article | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84894124441&doi=10.1177%2f0305735612471237&partnerID=40&md5=f796f855520b37388c5ac2a13ebb8b78 |
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| 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. |
The psychological benefits of participating in group singing for members of the general public. Whilst all interviewees enjoyed the social aspect of being in a choir several discussed the nega- tive impact that an untrustworthy or poisonous choir member had on the rest of the group. However not all partici- pants in the current study reported positive experiences of singing at school. In addition Szubertowska argues that family and peers are important to the development of a music culture and more specifically Bell reports that early exposure to choral singing is an enormous influence on the choices adults make later in life. The developmental therapeutic process: A new theory of therapeutic intervention.
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