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Relationship between frequency of musical activity participation, sense of coherence, and subjective reports of health in non- institutionalized older adults

This study investigated the relationship between frequency of musical activity participation, Sense of Coherence (SOC), and subjective report of health in older adults. From a sample of 197 older adults from Muncie and Anderson, Indiana, 129 (65.5%) individuals participated in this study. The participants completed an information sheet, the Musical Activity Participation Report, SOC, and Perceived Health questionnaires. Pearson r correlation coefficients found frequency of musical activity participation was not correlated with SOC but was correlated with subjective reports of health. A frequency table and chi-square analysis revealed that cohort and education were related to musical style preferences. A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed that musical activities enhanced perceived quality of life to a lesser degree than other activities. However, many participants commented on the positive impact of music on well-being. A one-way ANOVA and t-tests found gender and musical upbringing were related to frequency of musical activity participation. / Fisher Institute for Wellness

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/185555
Date January 1996
CreatorsKramer, Marci D.
ContributorsBall State University. Fisher Institute for Wellness., Crose, Royda G.
Source SetsBall State University
Detected LanguageEnglish
Formatv, 123 leaves ; 28 cm.
SourceVirtual Press

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