- Title
- Creative ageing: a pilot study of a songwriting program for older adults
- Creator
- Rosekilly, Paige
- Relation
- University of Newcastle Research Higher Degree Thesis
- Resource Type
- thesis
- Date
- 2022
- Description
- Masters Research - Master of Clinical Psychology (MclincPsych)
- Description
- Research on ageing has seen a shift towards preventative care models targeting healthy ageing. The current pilot study assessed the feasibility of a six-week online songwriting program through attendance, satisfaction and self-reported cognitive, social and emotional wellbeing of ten older adults. Ten participants completed self-report measures targeting perceived difficulties, depression, anxiety, social interaction anxiety, satisfaction with life and group identification, pre and post program. The study showed high attendance and satisfaction outcomes regarding the program and facilitators, with difficulties using technology. Participants self-reported a reduction in perceived memory difficulties, depression, anxiety, and social interaction anxiety, and an increased satisfaction with life. Notably, the strength of connection between group members declined. None of the analyses reached statistical significance. This study provides preliminary evidence for the feasibility of an online songwriting program. Further research would be encouraged to understand whether music programs can be used as a preventative activity to facilitate healthy ageing.
- Subject
- ageing; music; songwriting; online
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1468669
- Identifier
- uon:48075
- Rights
- Copyright 2021 Paige Rosekilly
- Language
- eng
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