Hallam, Sue;
Creech, Andrea;
Varvarigou, Maria;
McQueen, Hilary;
Gaunt, Helena;
(2012)
Perceived benefits of active engagement with making music in community settints.
International Journal of Community Music
, 5
(2)
pp. 155-174.
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Abstract
This article focuses on the reported benefits of participation in music activities, identified by participants of the Music for Life Project. The participants engaged in weekly music activities offered in three locations: two centres in London and one in the North of England. Their responses were collected through questionnaires and focus group interviews. Music participants attributed improvements in quality of life to active engagement with music, and a wide range of cognitive, social, emotional and physical benefits were reported. This article offers an insight into what participants said about improved health, social interactions, emotional support and learning that occurred as a result of active involvement in music.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Perceived benefits of active engagement with making music in community settints |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Language: | English |
| Keywords: | Music Psychology, Health and wellbeing |
| UCL classification: | UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10012137 |
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