Jennifer Bugos
Biographic Data
| ID | 1585088 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jennifer Bugos |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jennifer |
| FAMILY NAME | Bugos |
| SIGNATURE | BUGOS J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of South Florida |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8061-3752 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 13 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Coming together, playing together
Recent studies have shown an increase in virtual music instruction for adult learners, several examples of which grew from efforts to continue music instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, many music educators created virtual learning opportunities that challenged assumptions about access, participation, and instructional practices. Notably, some older adults embraced virtual music offerings and experienced positive social and…
Jazz Piano Training Modulates Neural Oscillations and Executive Functions in Older Adults
Musical improvisation is one of the most complex forms of creative behavior, often associated with increased executive functions. However, most traditional piano programs do not include improvisation skills. This research examined the effects of music improvisation in a novel jazz piano training intervention on executive functions and neural oscillatory activity in healthy older adults. Forty adults were recruited and randomly assigned to either …
The effects of active music interventions on cognitive function and neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with dementia
Active music interventions represent one promising nonpharmacological intervention; however, the effects of these interventions are not well understood. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of active music interventions on cognitive function and neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with dementia. Four independent database searches revealed 747 independent studies that were filtered by article type, topic, and relevancy, …
Validation of the Goldsmiths Musical Sophistication Index in the Arab context
Understanding virtual rehearsal participation through self-determination theory
The motivation to participate in ensemble rehearsals may be influenced by the rehearsal environment. With the emergence of the virtual rehearsal environment, there is a need to gain a better understanding of how online rehearsals affect participation decisions. The purpose of this study was to determine the applicability of one theory of motivation, Self-Determination Theory, to older adults’ decisions to participate or not participate in virtual…
The effects of a multimodal music program on young children’s facial expressions during controlled singing tasks
Understanding children’s emotional perceptions of creative tasks can contribute to the optimal design of music programs. Little is known of how young children perceive vocal tasks, and whether music training changes their emotional perceptions. This research examined children’s facial expressions while performing vocal imitation and improvisation tasks before and after music training. Young children ( N=79) aged four to six years were randomly as…
Creative arts, physical activity, and children's play in early childhood
This issue contains 8 unique manuscripts that present the implications of research on the benefits of creative play and the arts for young children. The intention is to help educators and administrators to understand optimal practices in classrooms and schools. Knowledge of recent research and the theoretical frameworks will help educators to implement and apply creative play practices. It is important for all of us to become advocates for childr…
Face the music
The purpose of this study was to examine facial affect of young children who completed a singing task that included imitation and improvisation. Eighty-nine children (4–6 years: 45 male and 44 female participants) completed three singing conditions from a standard singing test battery (i.e., Advancing Interdisciplinary Research in Singing-Test Battery of Singing Skills [AIRS-TBSS]). These included singing a favorite song, imitating a song, and im…
Piano Training Enhances Executive Functions and Psychosocial Outcomes in Aging
NCT02564601
Music is similar to language in terms of working memory interference
Association Between Music Engagement and Episodic Memory Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults
The findings provide the first population-based evidence that music engagement is associated with better episodic memory among middle-aged and older adults. Future studies should examine whether the relationship between music engagement and episodic memory can be replicated in other populations and that the association persists in longitudinal studies
Efficacy of a short-term intense piano training program for cognitive aging
The purpose of this research was to evaluate the efficacy of a short-term intense piano training program on executive functions in healthy older adults. Thirty-four adult participants with little to no formal music training were recruited and completed a battery of standardized cognitive measures at three time points: pre-training, pre-training two (upon completion of a control time period), and post-training. The piano training program included …
Community music as a cognitive training programme for successful ageing
Reflecting upon several music training programmes developed to assist beginning older adult musicians as a cognitive training intervention, the author suggests a model for connecting community music programmes and musical training to successful ageing. Musical training has the capacity to promote cognitive transfer, self-efficacy and overall quality of life, essential for successful ageing and therapeutic rehabilitation. This model provides a hol…
Piano Training Enhances Executive Functions and Psychosocial Outcomes in Aging
NCT02564601
Association Between Music Engagement and Episodic Memory Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults
The findings provide the first population-based evidence that music engagement is associated with better episodic memory among middle-aged and older adults. Future studies should examine whether the relationship between music engagement and episodic memory can be replicated in other populations and that the association persists in longitudinal studies
Community music as a cognitive training programme for successful ageing
Reflecting upon several music training programmes developed to assist beginning older adult musicians as a cognitive training intervention, the author suggests a model for connecting community music programmes and musical training to successful ageing. Musical training has the capacity to promote cognitive transfer, self-efficacy and overall quality of life, essential for successful ageing and therapeutic rehabilitation. This model provides a hol…
Efficacy of a short-term intense piano training program for cognitive aging
The purpose of this research was to evaluate the efficacy of a short-term intense piano training program on executive functions in healthy older adults. Thirty-four adult participants with little to no formal music training were recruited and completed a battery of standardized cognitive measures at three time points: pre-training, pre-training two (upon completion of a control time period), and post-training. The piano training program included …
Music is similar to language in terms of working memory interference
Association Between Music Engagement and Episodic Memory Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults
The findings provide the first population-based evidence that music engagement is associated with better episodic memory among middle-aged and older adults. Future studies should examine whether the relationship between music engagement and episodic memory can be replicated in other populations and that the association persists in longitudinal studies
Face the music
The purpose of this study was to examine facial affect of young children who completed a singing task that included imitation and improvisation. Eighty-nine children (4–6 years: 45 male and 44 female participants) completed three singing conditions from a standard singing test battery (i.e., Advancing Interdisciplinary Research in Singing-Test Battery of Singing Skills [AIRS-TBSS]). These included singing a favorite song, imitating a song, and im…
Piano Training Enhances Executive Functions and Psychosocial Outcomes in Aging
NCT02564601
Understanding virtual rehearsal participation through self-determination theory
The motivation to participate in ensemble rehearsals may be influenced by the rehearsal environment. With the emergence of the virtual rehearsal environment, there is a need to gain a better understanding of how online rehearsals affect participation decisions. The purpose of this study was to determine the applicability of one theory of motivation, Self-Determination Theory, to older adults’ decisions to participate or not participate in virtual…
The effects of a multimodal music program on young children’s facial expressions during controlled singing tasks
Understanding children’s emotional perceptions of creative tasks can contribute to the optimal design of music programs. Little is known of how young children perceive vocal tasks, and whether music training changes their emotional perceptions. This research examined children’s facial expressions while performing vocal imitation and improvisation tasks before and after music training. Young children ( N=79) aged four to six years were randomly as…
Creative arts, physical activity, and children's play in early childhood
This issue contains 8 unique manuscripts that present the implications of research on the benefits of creative play and the arts for young children. The intention is to help educators and administrators to understand optimal practices in classrooms and schools. Knowledge of recent research and the theoretical frameworks will help educators to implement and apply creative play practices. It is important for all of us to become advocates for childr…
Jazz Piano Training Modulates Neural Oscillations and Executive Functions in Older Adults
Musical improvisation is one of the most complex forms of creative behavior, often associated with increased executive functions. However, most traditional piano programs do not include improvisation skills. This research examined the effects of music improvisation in a novel jazz piano training intervention on executive functions and neural oscillatory activity in healthy older adults. Forty adults were recruited and randomly assigned to either …
The effects of active music interventions on cognitive function and neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with dementia
Active music interventions represent one promising nonpharmacological intervention; however, the effects of these interventions are not well understood. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of active music interventions on cognitive function and neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with dementia. Four independent database searches revealed 747 independent studies that were filtered by article type, topic, and relevancy, …
Validation of the Goldsmiths Musical Sophistication Index in the Arab context
Coming together, playing together
Recent studies have shown an increase in virtual music instruction for adult learners, several examples of which grew from efforts to continue music instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, many music educators created virtual learning opportunities that challenged assumptions about access, participation, and instructional practices. Notably, some older adults embraced virtual music offerings and experienced positive social and…
Psychology (11 works) · Neuroscience and Music Perception (9 works) · Diverse Music Education Insights (8 works) · Cognition (6 works) · Cognitive psychology (6 works) · Music Therapy and Health (6 works) · Developmental psychology (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Visual arts (5 works) · Art (4 works)