For young people, music can be far more than entertainment — it’s how they process a hard day, say what they can’t put into words, and steady themselves when life feels overwhelming. Jason Goopy’s new study in the International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology gives this everyday reality a name: music as a language of […]
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Published research reveals how a regional Australian program uses music to support young people facing adversity Improving young people’s wellbeing has become a global priority, with rising rates of mental illness, socio-economic disadvantage, and youth struggling to thrive. While traditional support services play important roles, new research published in Research Studies in Music Education reveals
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Trauma-informed positive music education represents a powerful shift in how we support vulnerable young people through music. New research published in Music Education Research reveals how an innovative Australian community music program is using trauma-informed positive music education to help vulnerable youth heal and grow through music-making. A Strengths-Based Revolution Trauma-informed positive music education (TIPE)
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A comprehensive review by Goopy and MacArthur analyzed 30 studies examining how music learning affects the wellbeing of school-aged children and adolescents. Here are the essential findings for different professional communities: Key Research Findings Overwhelmingly Positive Impact: Nearly all studies (29 of 30) found that music learning supported children’s and adolescents’ wellbeing. No studies reported
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