Evaluating the benefits of inclusive community singing towards well-being: narratives of diverse community members attending an inclusive singing group
Journal of Public Mental Health
ISSN: 1746-5729
Article publication date: 29 September 2021
Issue publication date: 26 November 2021
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the benefits of an inclusive community singing group towards well-being.
Design/methodology/approach
This study used an exploratory qualitative study (EQS) approach. Semi-structured questions were devised and used to elicit participants’ experiences on the impact of an inclusive community singing group towards well-being. A thematic approach underpinned by the four phases of The Silences Framework was used to analyse the data.
Findings
This study found the following benefits of an inclusive community singing group towards well-being Connecting with others, Physical improvement, Learning new skills, Giving to others and Mindfulness.
Originality/value
This study concluded that inclusive community singing plays a pivotal role in enhancing the health and well-being of communities.
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Acknowledgements
The authors’ sincere thanks go to all members of the Heron singing café who took part in this study.Funding: No funding was provided for this study.Conflict of interest declaration:All authors declare no conflict of interest.
Citation
Nyashanu, M., Pfende, F. and Osborne, J. (2021), "Evaluating the benefits of inclusive community singing towards well-being: narratives of diverse community members attending an inclusive singing group", Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol. 20 No. 4, pp. 312-319. https://doi.org/10.1108/JPMH-05-2021-0061
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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