Music Connections
Participants’ Perceptions of Benefits and Factors Associated with the Longevity of a Community Intergenerational Music Group
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6081340 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chantelle Highman (0000-0002-8026-2419, Curtin University, corresponding author), Claire Morrisby (0000-0002-7233-8575, Curtin University), Jade Cartwright (0000-0002-6381-6184, University of Tasmania), Megan Watts (0000-0003-4183-7344, Curtin University), Anne Whitworth (0000-0002-4653-0782, University of Tasmania) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 71-90 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-02 |
| 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 | 10.1080/15350770.2023.2296987 |
| OpenAlex | W4390059687 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 24 |
Music groups play an important role in connecting the generations, however, little is known about the factors underpinning the longevity of such programs in a community context. This study evaluated participants’ perceptions of the factors supporting the longevity of an intergenerational community music program that had been running for more than 10 years. Semi-structured interviews were used to examine the perceptions and experiences of nine older adult volunteers and eight parent participants of the music program. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic analysis to identify factors influencing the success and longevity of the group. Three overarching themes were identified, (1) program philosophy, (2) connection with community, and (3) intergenerational relationships, with a further eight subthemes. Findings are integrated into a visual model of the intergenerational music program, reflecting core factors that have contributed to the longevity of the group. Benefits of the intergenerational music program and future directions are discussed
Developmental psychology · Longevity · Perception · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Underpinning · Aging and Gerontology Research · Diverse Music Education Insights · Medicine · Music Therapy and Health · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology
Experience Corps
Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices in Intergenerational Programming
Bringing different generations together in music-making
Interventions to Reduce Ageism Against Older Adults
Shared music, shared occupation
Intergenerational understandings of personal, social and community assets for health
Third Age’ under neoliberalism
Enacting agency
Intergenerational Music Making
Using thematic analysis in psychology
Connecting the young and the young at heart
Intergenerational Music Therapy
Intergenerational Music Outreach
Understanding Empathic and Cooperative Intergenerational Relationships
Australian Perspectives
Comparing Telephone and Face-to-Face Qualitative Interviewing
Changing perceptions of family
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |