Singing Together: A Practice-Based Study of a Community-Based Choir for Neurodiverse Adults

IF 1.9 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Pub Date : 2025-09-09 DOI:10.1111/jar.70117

Joanna R. Kennedy, Rachel Jozwiak, Sabra Chavez, A. Blythe LaGasse

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Abstract

Background

Research indicates that music-based interventions can improve quality of life for neurodiverse adults; however, there is limited research on community choirs. The purpose of this practice-based study was to determine feasibility, initial outcomes, and perceptions of benefits/barriers of participation in a community-based choir for neurodiverse adults.

Method

Seven adults aged 25–33 and diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability participated in a 15-week community-based choir led by a credentialed music therapist. We collected quantitative and qualitative data focused on feasibility, social interactions, quality of life, and perceptions of benefits/barriers.

Results

The study procedures were feasible; however, additional considerations are needed for measurement tools. Qualitative data indicated that the choir members and caregivers perceived the choir as a meaningful opportunity for social engagement.

Conclusion

Community-based choirs may provide neurodiverse adults with an opportunity for community engagement; however, further research is needed to determine the impact of choirs on individual outcomes.

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一起唱歌：一项基于实践的基于社区的神经多样性成人合唱团研究

研究表明，基于音乐的干预可以改善神经多样性成年人的生活质量；然而，对社区唱诗班的研究有限。这项以实践为基础的研究的目的是确定可行性、初步结果和参与神经多样性成人社区合唱团的好处/障碍的看法。方法7名年龄在25-33岁，被诊断为智力或发育障碍的成年人参加了由有资格的音乐治疗师带领的为期15周的社区合唱团。我们收集了定量和定性数据，重点关注可行性、社会互动、生活质量和对利益/障碍的看法。结果研究流程可行；然而，测量工具需要额外的考虑。定性数据表明，合唱团成员和照顾者认为合唱团是一个有意义的社会参与机会。结论社区唱诗班可为神经多样性成人提供社区参与的机会；然而，需要进一步的研究来确定合唱团对个人结果的影响。

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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Multiple-

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4.70

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12.50%

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期刊介绍： JARID is an international, peer-reviewed journal which draws together findings derived from original applied research in intellectual disabilities. The journal is an important forum for the dissemination of ideas to promote valued lifestyles for people with intellectual disabilities. It reports on research from the UK and overseas by authors from all relevant professional disciplines. It is aimed at an international, multi-disciplinary readership. Topics covered include community living, quality of life, challenging behaviour, communication, sexuality, medication, ageing, supported employment, family issues, mental health, physical health, autism, economic issues, social networks, staff stress, staff training, epidemiology and service provision.