Exploring choral engagement and psychosocial well-being in later life: one-year qualitative insights from the university of the third age

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dc.contributor.authorSen, Cagri
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-25T14:20:06Z
dc.date.available2026-04-25T14:20:06Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentSinop Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThis study explores older adults' experiences of amateur choir participation within the University of the Third Age (U3A) programme in T & uuml;rkiye, with a particular focus on its perceived contributions to their emotional, social, and musical lives. A qualitative approach grounded in participants' lived experiences was adopted, enabling semi-structured interviews with 20 participants of an average age of 66. Findings indicate that choir participation extends beyond a mere musical activity; participants reported stronger social ties, enhanced emotional well-being, increased self-confidence, and a sense of belonging. Participants reported increased social interactions, reduced stress levels, and heightened productivity. Furthermore, the choir offered intellectual stimulation and a structured learning environment, contributing to psychosocial development. The study highlights how choir participation fosters lifelong learning through structured social and musical engagement, aligning with broader adult education goals. Rather than positioning choir singing as inherently distinct from other group activities, this study emphasises the value of structured music programmes for older adults within lifelong learning contexts. It highlights how choir participation can support social engagement and well-being in later life and underscores the importance of expanding accessible choir opportunities.
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/0158037X.2026.2627585
dc.identifier.issn0158-037X
dc.identifier.issn1470-126X
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0003-0776-5025
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105029677282
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/0158037X.2026.2627585
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11486/8366
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001682740400001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.institutionauthorSen, Cagri
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherRoutledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd
dc.relation.ispartofStudies in Continuing Education
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20260420
dc.subjectOlder adults
dc.subjectcommunity choir participation
dc.subjectpsychosocial well-being
dc.subjectmusic and ageing
dc.subjectlifelong learning
dc.titleExploring choral engagement and psychosocial well-being in later life: one-year qualitative insights from the university of the third age
dc.typeArticle

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