The purpose of this study was to examine elderly amateur musicians’ motivation for participating in community choirs and their perceptions to discover the possible relationship between community music-making and potential benefits for the older adult population. Through a framework of motivation, specifically situational and individual interest, this study sought to ascertain what motivates older adults to participate voluntarily in community music and to explore their perceptions of their involvement. Eighteen adults, aged 55 or older, involved in three different community choirs participated in focus group interviews to generate primary data. Participants reported health/well-being, socialization, sense of purpose/personal growth, and identity as benefits of their musical activities. Additionally, members reported repertoire, leadership, atmosphere, performance venues, and previous experiences as having an influence on their participation. These results indicate that the participants’ perceived benefits directly affect the development of motivation and the decision to continue involvement in musical activities.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bu.edu/oai:open.bu.edu:2144/44351 |
| Date | 03 May 2022 |
| Creators | Clay, Shea Adalene |
| Contributors | Dabback, William M. |
| Source Sets | Boston University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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