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A model of psychological mechanisms of inclusive music-making: empowerment of marginalised young people

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posted on 2023-06-10, 01:40 authored by Marusa Levstek, Robin BanerjeeRobin Banerjee
Adopting a mixed-methods research design, this study explored the psychological experiences of marginalized young people participating in inclusive music projects, with attention to inter- and intra-personal outcomes and underlying mechanisms. We worked with four different music projects, aimed at young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds or those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. With a total sample of 134 young people, parents, and creative practitioners, we used quantitative analyses of retrospective surveys to assess staff members’ perceptions of changes evident in individual young people (n1(total) = 99, n1(female) = 39, n1(male) = 59, n1(non-binary) = 1, mean age = 15.59). We performed thematic analysis on eleven semi-structured focus group discussions conducted with the young people (n2??=??26), their parents (n3??=??14), and staff members (n3??=??21), and 82 session reports completed by the staff members after each session. Growth over time in both intra-personal and inter-personal dimensions of functioning was observed, with qualitative data illuminating possible environmental and psychological mechanisms via two overarching themes of “Self-Development” and “Social Acknowledgement”. These results are collated in the model of youth empowerment, and its relevance to marginalized groups of young people is highlighted through promotion of active agency and empowerment. The model is interpreted in the light of several psychological theories of well-being, particularly self-determination theory and access-awareness-agency model, and implications for future work are discussed.

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Music & Science

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2059-2043

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SAGE Publications

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4

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1-18

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  • Psychology Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2021-11-09

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2022-01-06

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2021-11-08

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