Title | A Qualitative Exploration of Choral Singing in Community-dwelling Older Adults. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Petrovsky DV, Sefcik JS, Cacchione PZ |
Journal | West J Nurs Res |
Volume | 42 |
Issue | 5 |
Pagination | 340-347 |
Date Published | 2020 May |
ISSN | 1552-8456 |
Abstract | 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. |
DOI | 10.1177/0193945919861380 |
Alternate Journal | West J Nurs Res |
PubMed ID | 31256749 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC6935434 |
Grant List | F31 AG055148 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States F32 AG060630 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States T32 NR009356 / NR / NINR NIH HHS / United States |