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ERIC Number: EJ1487558
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Sep
Pages: 11
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1360-2322
EISSN: EISSN-1468-3148
Available Date: 2025-09-09
Singing Together: A Practice-Based Study of a Community-Based Choir for Neurodiverse Adults
Joanna R. Kennedy1; Rachel Jozwiak1,2; Sabra Chavez1,2; A. Blythe LaGasse1
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v38 n5 e70117 2025
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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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1School of Music, Theatre and Dance, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; 2Integrated Therapy of Northern Colorado, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA