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Sülün, Erkan; Olgaçer, Hüseyin; Eren, Hakki Cengiz – International Journal of Music Education, 2022
In this study, the authors evaluated the potential role of an activity-based guitar training program on reducing anxiety and providing fulfillment for younger relatives of cancer patients. Ten active members of KHYD (The Society for Relatives of Cancer Patients), between ages 11 and 17 participated in an 8-week guitar education program. The…
Descriptors: Musical Instruments, Anxiety, Coping, Cancer
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Barbeau, Audrey-Kristel; Mantie, Roger – Journal of Research in Music Education, 2019
The purpose of the current study was to examine music performance anxiety and self-reported reasons for participation among members of older adult community bands. We asked 35 New Horizons Band members aged 65+ questions about their musical experience in face-to-face interviews, after which we administered two questionnaires: the Performance…
Descriptors: Music Activities, Performance, Anxiety, Stress Variables
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Hillier, Ashleigh; Greher, Gena; Poto, Nataliya; Dougherty, Margaret – Psychology of Music, 2012
Music interventions are frequently utilized with those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and have shown a range of benefits. However, empirical evaluations are lacking and would be a timely step forward in the field. Here we report the findings of our pilot music program for adolescents and young adults with ASD. Evaluation of the program…
Descriptors: Music Activities, Autism, Young Adults, Adolescents