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Key findings
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– Psychological/emotional
Mood regulation, reduced negative affect, energizing, calming, cathar-
sis, self confidence
– Social
Social inclusion, making friends, sense of belonging
– Physical
Respiratory and vocal health, breathing, hormonal changes, heart he-
alth, mobility, immunity
– Cognitive
Concentration, memory, sense of balance in life, distraction and chal-
lenge, brain active, knowledge, skills and competence
– Main finding
Choral singing is showed significant benefits for mental and physical
health and overall well-being, through social connections and a sense
of meaning of life. These benefits are consistent across different natio-
nalities, ages, genders and well-being statuses.
7. Maltschweiger and Sattmann (2016)
Study design: Mixed method (comparison groups)
Data collection:
– PANAS (Positive and Negative Affect Schedule)
– PSQ (Perceived Stress Questionnaire)
– STAI (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory)
– Group interviews (2-8 people) after the activity
Key findings
– Psychological/emotional
Satisfaction with rehearsal linked to positive affect, distraction from
daily life, relaxation, less stressed
– Social
Social bonding, sense of a community, connectedness
– Outcome differences between groups
Brass band benefited the least from the rehearsal, whereas the choir
and theatre group benefited the most.
Perceived stress decreased more in the choir than the brass band group.
Satisfaction with the rehearsal was the highest in the choral singers.
– Main finding
Choral singers and theatre group showed greater psychological benefits
and reduced stress compared to brass band and concert listening grou-
ps.

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