Parental perceptions of the Sing&Grow programme: group music therapy building knowledge, confidence and social support

Sally Savage; Kate E. Williams; Lorna Berry; Julia Oreopoulos

doi:10.1080/13229400.2020.1776755

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Parental perceptions of the Sing&Grow programme: group music therapy building knowledge, confidence and social support

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Parental perceptions of the Sing&Grow programme: group music therapy building knowledge, confidence and social support

Sally Savage, Kate E. Williams, Lorna Berry and Julia Oreopoulos

Journal of Family Studies, Vol.28(3), pp.1005-1022

2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13229400.2020.1776755

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Abstract

early childhood

intervention

Music

music therapy

parent-child interaction

parenting

New parenthood is demanding and can negatively impact socially, emotionally and financially on family members particularly those already experiencing stress due to poverty or hardship, mental illness or isolation. Vulnerable parents are at risk of lower self-efficacy in parenting and less positive relationships with their children. Sing&Grow is a federally funded music therapy programme utilizing group parent-child music therapy sessions, aimed at reducing the impact of adversity and improving child future trajectories. In this interview study, ten Sing&Grow participants from across Australia discussed their experiences of the Sing&Grow programme and the influence upon their family life. Participants perceived that the programme had developed their confidence as parents by increasing their knowledge in child development and parenting skills. Improved parental self-efficacy appeared to translate into enhanced family relationships. While Sing&Grow targets vulnerable parents, these findings suggest the programme may be valuable for all new parents.

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Title: Parental perceptions of the Sing&Grow programme: group music therapy building knowledge, confidence and social support
Authors: Sally Savage (Corresponding Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Kate E. Williams (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Lorna Berry (Author) - Play Matters Australia
Julia Oreopoulos (Author) - Play Matters Australia
Publication details: Journal of Family Studies, Vol.28(3), pp.1005-1022
Publisher: Routledge
Date published: 2022
DOI: 10.1080/13229400.2020.1776755
ISSN: 1839-3543; 1322-9400
Organisation Unit: School of Education and Tertiary Access
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99990897902621
Output Type: Journal article

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