A Qualitative Exploration of Aged-Care Residents’ Everyday Music Listening Practices and How These May Support Psychosocial Well-Being

Strategies to support the psychosocial well-being of older adults living in aged-care are needed; and evidence points toward music listening as an effective, non-pharmacological tool with many benefits quality life well-being. Yet, everyday practices (and their associated specific benefits) residential remain under-researched. The current study explored adults’ experiences daily lives while considered how might Specifically, what go into autonomous activities? 32 Australian residents (aged 73–98) two care facilities participated semi-structured interviews. results a qualitative thematic analysis revealed three themes pertaining “previous interest,” “current listening,” “barriers listening.” While interest access did not necessarily result practices, those participants who listen music, perceived included outcomes such entertainment, enjoyment, relaxation, mood regulation. Drawing on Ruud’s notion “cultural immunogen” supporting Self-Determination Theory, theoretical implications findings addressed, relating create activities so that they engaging, meaningful, promote emotional regulation, community,