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'Something to Live For': Weekly Singing Classes at a Chinese University for Retirees
- Source :
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International Journal of Music Education . May 2018 36(2):283-296. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Active music participation offers a way for older people to sustain wellbeing and health. This article explores the understandings and experiences of a group of older Chinese people who actively participate in singing lessons at the Tangshan Older People University, China. This article uses a phenomenological qualitative research approach that allows an investigation of individual experiences of music engagement in later life. This research utilized a case study design and data were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis which explores experience as understood by participants. Five broad themes were identified from the data: Emotional wellbeing, Physical wellbeing, Mental wellbeing and "learning new things", Musical preferences, and Sharing music. The participants have purposefully sought music-learning experiences and recognize the benefits of their ongoing music education.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0255-7614
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- International Journal of Music Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1179723
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0255761417729548