A Qualitative Exploration of Choral Singing in Community-dwelling Older Adults

Recent research has recognized the value of participatory arts, including choirs, as a strategy to engage older adults in the community. Less is known about the participation of minority older adults of low socioeconomic status (SES) in choirs. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was t...

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Published in:Western journal of nursing research 2020-05, Vol.42 (5), p.340-347
Main Authors: Petrovsky, Darina V., Sefcik, Justine S., Cacchione, Pamela Z.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African Americans
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Day centers
Elder care
Female
Focus Groups - methods
Humans
Independent Living - psychology
Low income groups
Male
Middle Aged
Nursing
Older people
Pennsylvania
Qualitative Research
Singing
Social interaction
Socioeconomic status
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Recent research has recognized the value of participatory arts, including choirs, as a strategy to engage older adults in the community. Less is known about the participation of minority older adults of low socioeconomic status (SES) in choirs. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore the perceived benefits of choral singing among older adults from Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) day centers. We elicited perceptions from 19 choir participants from three focus groups, the majority of whom were Black or African American (N =17/19), each held at a different PACE center. One main theme emerged, “Something for us to do that we love,” with two subthemes, “Joyful time together” and “Uplifting experience performing for others.” These study findings have implications for promoting choir singing in older adults to serve as a place for engagement in social interactions in a lifelong activity they love.
ISSN:0193-9459
1552-8456
DOI:10.1177/0193945919861380