Intergenerational Music Therapy
Effects on Literacy, Physical Functioning, Self-Worth, and Interactions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6081158 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michael R Detmer (University of Louisville, corresponding author), Petra Kern (University of Louisville), Jill Jacobi-Vessels (Early Learning Campus, Louisville, KY, USA), Kristi M King (0000-0002-9398-2351, University of Louisville) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 175-195 |
| Publication date | 2020-04-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Intergenerational Relationships (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1535-0770 • E-ISSN: 1535-0932 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15350770.2019.1670318 |
| OpenAlex | W2978533103 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 34 |
Intergenerational programs are becoming increasingly common, yet little data exists on programs involving young children and older adults. The purpose of this randomized-controlled trial was to identify the effects of an intergenerational music therapy program on children’s literacy, older adults’ physical functioning and self-worth, and interactions between the two age groups. Participants were three- and four-year-old children and older adults aged 72–98. Results indicate positive trends in nearly every dependent variable studied and a statistically significant positive outcome for the interaction between children and adults. Additionally, interviews of the older adults’ perception of the program revealed six positive themes
Developmental psychology · Literacy · Perception · Randomized controlled trial · Clinical Psychology · Diverse Music Education Insights · Medicine · Music Therapy and Health · Neuroscience and Music Perception · Psychology · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 5 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |