ERIC Number: EJ1179723
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-May
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"Something to Live For": Weekly Singing Classes at a Chinese University for Retirees
Southcott, Jane; Li, Sicong
International Journal of Music Education, v36 n2 p283-296 May 2018
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.
Descriptors: Retirement, Singing, College Programs, Older Adults, Qualitative Research, Phenomenology, Case Studies, Well Being, Participant Satisfaction, Community Recreation Programs, Learning Experience, Music Education, Adult Education, Semi Structured Interviews, Observation, Mental Health, Preferences, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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