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  • Neurological, cognitive, and social psychology
  • Music education research
  • Child development studies

Background:

  • Growing evidence suggests structured musical engagement can foster positive transfer effects.
  • Musical activities are increasingly recognized for their potential to enhance social inclusion.
  • Government initiatives worldwide utilize arts, particularly music, to address social needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between children's singing development and their social inclusion.
  • To evaluate the impact of a national music education program on primary-aged children's sense of self and social integration.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from 6,087 primary school children participating in the "Sing Up" initiative (2008-2011).
  • Assessment of singing ability using a "normalized singing score" based on singing behavior for two songs.
  • Evaluation of social inclusion using a specially-designed questionnaire with a seven-point Likert scale.

Main Results:

  • A significant positive correlation was found between higher normalized singing development ratings and children's sense of social inclusion.
  • Improved singing ability was linked to a more positive child self-concept.
  • These findings were consistent across different ages, sexes, and ethnicities.

Conclusions:

  • Structured singing activities, as part of music education, can effectively promote social inclusion and enhance self-concept in primary school children.
  • The "Sing Up" initiative demonstrated the potential of music education to positively influence children's social-emotional development.
  • Music engagement serves as a valuable tool for addressing social exclusion and fostering a sense of belonging.