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  • Disability Studies
  • Mental Health Research
  • Community Arts Interventions

Background:

  • Social exclusion significantly impacts mental wellbeing in people with disabilities.
  • Community music interventions offer potential benefits but require nuanced understanding due to diverse participant needs.
  • Previous research indicates music's positive effects, yet capturing varied outcomes in diverse populations remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of a community music intervention on adults with varied disabilities.
  • To explore how context and individual characteristics mediate the effects of music interventions.
  • To propose mixed methods, person-centered research as optimal for evaluating complex interventions in diverse groups.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods, person-centered study involving three groups of adults with physical, learning, or both disabilities.
  • Weekly music workshops across different locations, with qualitative data from semi-structured interviews (participants, families, staff) and quantitative data from social development measures.
  • Thematic analysis of interviews and quantitative analysis of social development, enhanced by insights from two lay researchers with disabilities.

Main Results:

  • Consistent improvements observed in self-expression, confidence, mood, and social skills across participants.
  • Differential effects noted: Group 1 improved musical skills (prior experience), Group 2 showed mixed engagement, Group 3 (rural, limited access) experienced lasting positive impact.
  • Quantitative data revealed significant increases in communication, interaction, and joint attention across all groups.

Conclusions:

  • Community music interventions are beneficial for adults with disabilities, improving social development and wellbeing.
  • The effectiveness of music interventions is mediated by contextual factors, prior experience, and individual needs, necessitating a person-centered approach.
  • Mixed-methods research, incorporating perspectives from individuals with disabilities, is crucial for understanding the multifaceted outcomes of complex community interventions.