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Intervention and mediation effects of a community-based singing group on older adults’ perceived physical and mental health: the Sing4Health randomized controlled trial

dc.contributor.authorGalinha, Iolanda Costa
dc.contributor.authorFernandes, Helder Miguel
dc.contributor.authorLima, Maria Luisa
dc.contributor.authorPalmeira, AL
dc.date.accessioned2023-06-06T14:37:12Z
dc.date.available2023-06-06T14:37:12Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractAbstract ObjectiveTo examine short- and long-term effects of a group singing program on older adults’ perceived physical and mental health levels, and also investigate subjective well-being (life satisfaction, positive/negative affect and hedonic balance), body balance and serum biomarkers (C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate) as putative mediating mechanisms, controlling for the cognitive status of the participants. Design: The randomized controlled trial included 149 participants (60 to 95 years), allocated to an immediate intervention group (IG) or a wait-list active control group (WLG). The intervention comprised 34 sessions of group singing during 4-months. Main outcome measures: Self-report measures of physical health, anxiety, stress, and depression. Blinded assessments were conducted at baseline, post-intervention (4 months) and follow-up (6 months). Results: Participants in the IG reported a lower decline in perceived physical health after the intervention, as compared to the WLG. These benefits were maintained at follow-up. Singing-related changes in physical and mental health outcomes were mediated via an increase in positive affect. Moderation results showed that participants with very low cognitive functioning reported more anxiety and depression symptoms after the intervention. Conclusions: These findings provide further understanding on the psychological and physical mechanisms and effects of group singing in older adults.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationGalinha, I. C., Fernandes, H. M., Lima, M. L., & Palmeira, A. L. (2023). Intervention and mediation effects of a community-based singing group on older adults’ perceived physical and mental health: the Sing4Health randomized controlled trial. Psychology and Health, 38(1), 73–93. https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2021.1955117pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/08870446.2021.1955117pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn08870446
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.12/9185
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherRoutledgept_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.titleIntervention and mediation effects of a community-based singing group on older adults’ perceived physical and mental health: the Sing4Health randomized controlled trialpt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.conferencePlaceUnited Kingdompt_PT
oaire.citation.endPage21pt_PT
oaire.citation.issue1pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage1pt_PT
oaire.citation.titlePsychology & Healthpt_PT
oaire.citation.volume38pt_PT
person.familyNameCosta Galinha
person.familyNameLima
person.familyNameLabisa da Silva Palmeira
person.givenNameIolanda
person.givenNameMaria Luisa
person.givenNameAntónio João
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