Music Listening Was an Emotional Resource and Social Surrogate for Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

IF 1.5 4区 心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
J. Groarke, Niamh MacCormac, P. McKenna-Plumley, L. Graham-Wisener
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Abstract

Abstract Loneliness and isolation worsen health and wellbeing have been exacerbated by COVID-19, and represent a significant concern for supporting older adults. Music listening has effects that could be particularly supportive during periods of isolation. The aim of this study is to examine older adults’ music listening behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic and explore music's social and emotional impact in this context. Semi-structured interviews enhanced with music-elicitation were carried out remotely between May and June 2021. Participants were self-selected, community-dwelling older adults residing in Northern Ireland (N = 14; 6 males; 60–83 years). Most were living with their spouse or family, all were of White ethnicity and had varying levels of education. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Two main themes were identified: (1) Music as an emotional resource and (2) Music as a social surrogate. Older adults had a preference for using music to induce positive feelings, and used music for negative affect regulation and consolation. Music acted as a social surrogate providing company, and reminders of social relationships and experiences. Music listening was a valued behaviour during COVID-19. Findings have implications for how music listening might be used as an accessible, low-resource tool for supporting isolated older adults.
在COVID-19大流行期间,听音乐是老年人的情感资源和社会替代品:一项定性研究
孤独和孤立使健康和福祉恶化,COVID-19加剧了这一状况,并成为支持老年人的一个重大问题。在孤独的时候,听音乐会产生特别有益的效果。本研究的目的是研究2019冠状病毒病大流行期间老年人的音乐聆听行为,并探讨音乐在此背景下的社会和情感影响。在2021年5月至6月期间远程进行了半结构化访谈,并辅以音乐启发。参与者是自选的居住在北爱尔兰社区的老年人(N = 14;6雄性;60 - 83年)。大多数与配偶或家人住在一起,都是白人,受教育程度各不相同。数据分析采用反身性主题分析。研究确定了两个主要主题:(1)音乐作为一种情感资源;(2)音乐作为一种社会替代品。老年人偏好用音乐诱发积极情绪,用音乐调节和安慰消极情绪。音乐作为一种社会代理,提供陪伴,提醒人们社会关系和经历。在COVID-19期间,听音乐是一种有价值的行为。研究结果暗示了如何将听音乐作为一种可获得的、低资源的工具来支持孤立的老年人。
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Behaviour Change
Behaviour Change PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-
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24
期刊介绍: Behaviour Change is the journal of the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy and has long been considered a leader in its field. It is a quarterly journal that publishes research involving the application of behavioural and cognitive-behavioural principles and techniques to the assessment and treatment of various problems. Features of Behaviour Change include: original empirical studies using either single subject or group comparison methodologies review articles case studies brief technical and clinical notes book reviews special issues dealing with particular topics in depth.
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