Are the psychological benefits of choral singing unique to choirs? A comparison of six activity groups
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DOI: 10.1177/0305735620940019
Abstract: This study compared the psychological well-being of choral singers to those who took part in five other activities: solo singers, band/orchestra members, solo musicians, team sport players, and solo sport players. These comparison groups were… read more here.
Keywords: singing unique; choral singing; psychological benefits; psychological well ... See more keywords
Psychobiological Effects of Choral Singing on Affective State, Social Connectedness, and Stress: Influences of Singing Activity and Time Course
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DOI: 10.3389/fnbeh.2018.00223
Abstract: Previous studies have suggested that there are complex psychobiological effects of amateur choral singing on well-being. Here, we investigate the influences of singing vs. non-singing on psychological and biological measurements, reflecting current positive and negative… read more here.
Keywords: connectedness; choral singing; singing activity; psychobiological effects ... See more keywords