The effect of group singing on the happiness of older people

1Department of Geriatric Nursing, Student Research Committee, Nursing Research Committee, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran

2Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran

3Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran

4Geriatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran

Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences:Vol. 6, issue 2; 78-83

Published online:May 31, 2019

Article type:Research Article

Received:Feb 11, 2019

Accepted:Mar 16, 2019

How to Cite:Entezari M, Zakizadeh M, Yazdani J, Taraghi Z, The effect of group singing on the happiness of older people.J Nurs Midwifery Sci.2019;6(2):e141128.https://doi.org/10.4103/jnms.jnms_6_19.

Abstract

Context: Happiness is important for all age groups; however, it is more highlighted in elders.

Aims: The aim of the current study was to determine the effect of group singing on the happiness of older people.

Setting and Design: In this quasi-experimental study, sixty participants selected among elderly referred to two Day Care Centers of Mazandaran.

Materials and Methods: Samples were assigned to two groups of intervention (n = 30)and control (n = 30). The intervention group was assigned into three groups of 10. Each group selected a song from the list of songs and performed it for 10 min. This process was repeated one more time. The intervention was performed two times a week, for 3 weeks. In the control group, no intervention was performed and the elderly received the usual care. The happiness score of both groups, before and 1 month after the end of the intervention, was measured using the Oxford Happiness Inventory.

Statistical Analysis Used: Data were analyzed using independent t-test, Chi-square test, and ANCOVA. Results: Before intervention, the mean scores of happiness in the intervention and control groups were 4.38 ± 0.48 and 4. 53 ± 0.26, respectively (P = 0.138). One month after intervention, the mean scores of happiness in the intervention and control groups were 4.77 ± 0.37 and 4.35 ± 0.18, respectively (P = 0.004).

Conclusion: The results of this study showed that group singing was effective on the happiness of the elderly. More studies in day-care centers and other settings, especially nursing homes, are recommended. Implementation of such measures is recommended in the day-care centers.

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Author(s):

Maryam Entezari:[PubMed][Scholar]
Manijeh Zakizadeh:[PubMed][Scholar]
Jamshid Yazdani:[PubMed][Scholar]
Zohreh Taraghi:[PubMed][Scholar]