Abstract
This study investigates the relationship between musical engagement and elderly well-being through a case study of the Men of Winds, a prominent senior wind band in Hong Kong. While research demonstrates that musical partidipation can significantly benefit older adults' physical and psychological health, Hong Kong's current policy framework lacks structured support for elderly artistic development. Despite recent initiatives by non-governmental organizations to establish arts programs for older adults, systematic research examining their effectiveness remains limited.
This investigation employs a comprehensive qualitative research methodology, incorporating systematic literature review, extended participant observation, and semi-structured focus group interviews with band members. Through triangulation of these multiple data sources, the study seeks to address the current scholarly gap in understanding elderly musical engagement and its developmental patterns. Furthermore, this research aims to contribute to the academic discourse on elderly arts participation while empirically demonstrating its societal significance and potential implications for aging policy frameworks.
This investigation employs a comprehensive qualitative research methodology, incorporating systematic literature review, extended participant observation, and semi-structured focus group interviews with band members. Through triangulation of these multiple data sources, the study seeks to address the current scholarly gap in understanding elderly musical engagement and its developmental patterns. Furthermore, this research aims to contribute to the academic discourse on elderly arts participation while empirically demonstrating its societal significance and potential implications for aging policy frameworks.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 26 Apr 2025 |
| Event | Health and Wellbeing Symposium 2025: Best Practices for Promoting Healthy and Age-friendly Cities - , Hong Kong, China Duration: 26 Apr 2025 → 26 Apr 2025 https://www.ln.edu.hk/sgs/news/the-school-of-graduate-studies-lingnan-university-hosts-the-health-and-wellbeing-symposium2025-attracting-over130-scholars-and-ngo-practitioners-to-promote-age-friendly-cities |
Symposium
| Symposium | Health and Wellbeing Symposium 2025: Best Practices for Promoting Healthy and Age-friendly Cities |
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| Country/Territory | Hong Kong, China |
| Period | 26/04/25 → 26/04/25 |
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