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ble 2. In each of the 5 wellbeing aspects, various components were taken into
account to provide more detailed descriptions of wellbeing dimensions that
were explored in the reviewed studies. In terms of study goals, results show that
each study covered more than one aspect of wellbeing.
Psychological wellbeing was one of the dominant areas in all (100%) of the
reviewed studies, encompassing facets such as enhanced quality of life/life sat-
isfaction (Acquah, 2016; Clift & Hancox, 2001; Clift et al., 2010; Good & Rus-
so, 2021; Jozić & Butković, 2023; Livesey et al., 2012; Londsdale & Day, 2020;
Maltschweiger & Sattmann, 2016; Stewart & Londsdale, 2016), sense of pur-
pose (Clift & Hancox, 2001; Livesey et al., 2012), sense of accomplishment
(Fernández-Herranz et al., 2022; Londsdale & Day, 2020; Parker, 2014), per-
sonality (Londsdale & Day, 2020), and motivation (Jozić & Butković, 2023;
Linnemann et al., 2017; Stewart & Londsdale, 2016).
Cognitive wellbeing was explored in seven (58.3%) of the reviewed studies,
including the aspects: increased focus/concentration (Clift et al., 2010; Linne-
mann et al., 2017; Livesey et al., 2012), improved musical skills (Acquah, 2016; Jovana Milošević ◆ CHORAL SINGING AS A MEANS OF INCREASING WELLBEING IN YOUTH AND ADULTS: PRISMA REVIEW
Fernández-Herranz et al., 2022; Livesey et al., 2012; Maltschweiger & Satt-
mann, 2016), and a greater sense of competence (Livesey et al., 2012; Londsdale
& Day, 2020; Maltschweiger & Sattmann, 2016; Stewart & Londsdale, 2016).
Social wellbeing was one of the focus areas in eleven (91%) of the reviewed
studies, including: a sense of belonging/feel like a part of a group/social inclu-
sion (Acquah, 2016; Clift & Hancox, 2001; Clift et al., 2010; Fernández-Her-
ranz et al., 2022; Good & Russo, 2021; Linnemann et al., 2017; Livesey et al.,
2012; Londsdale & Day, 2020; Parker, 2014; Stewart & Londsdale, 2016), identi-
ty (Livesey et al., 2012; Londsdale & Day, 2020; Parker, 2014), positive relation-
ships (Acquah, 2016; Londsdale & Day, 2020), and elements from Self-Determi-
nation Theory – SDT (Londsdale & Day, 2020; Stewart & Londsdale, 2016).
Physical/physiological wellbeing was explored in five (41.6%) of the re-
viewed studies, addressing controlled breathing (Acquah, 2016; Clift & Han-
cox, 2001; Linnemann et al., 2017; Livesey et al., 2012), improved posture/
mobility benefits/in shape (Clift & Hancox, 2001; Fernández-Herranz et al.,
2022; Livesey et al., 2012), vocal health (Livesey et al., 2012), and advantages for
the immune system (Clift & Hancox, 2001; Livesey et al., 2012).
Emotional wellbeing was explored in ten (83.3%) of the reviewed studies
reflecting improved mood/reduced stress/feelings of calmness and relaxation/
energized (Acquah, 2016; Clift & Hancox, 2001; Clift et al., 2010; Fernán-
dez-Herranz et al., 2022; Good & Russo, 2021; Linnemann et al., 2017; Livesey
et al., 2012; Maltschweiger & Sattmann, 2016).
Psychological, social and emotional wellbeing were the primary areas of fo-
cus across the majority of the reviewed studies, showcasing the multifaceted
impact of choral singing on participants’ holistic wellbeing.

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