Open AccessMusic and Aging: A Contribution to the Research of the Role of Music in Quality Aging Supported by the Case of the Ptuj Retirement Home
Author(s) -
Vita Lunežnik,
Ana Hofman,
Nives Ličen
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
muzikološki zbornik/muzikološki zbornik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.108
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 2350-4242
pISSN - 0580-373X
DOI - 10.4312/mz.54.1.123-140
Subject(s) - context (archaeology) , action (physics) , participatory action research , sociocultural evolution , citizen journalism , quality (philosophy) , value (mathematics) , psychology , sociology , gerontology , political science , medicine , history , computer science , epistemology , philosophy , physics , archaeology , quantum mechanics , machine learning , anthropology , law
The article focuses on the benefits of music for older adults in retirement homes. Relevant literature was studied to investigate the theoretical and sociocultural context. Furthermore, participatory action research was conducted in the Ptuj retirement home. The findings indicate that the music programme has substantial personal and social value for the residents.