Collaborative music activity among young people : Drum circle activity
Ganegoda Hitige, Sujani Chathurika; Makwana, Monali (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025060621359
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025060621359
Tiivistelmä
In the project, purpose is to create a collaborative music activity. This functional thesis project aimed to enhance the mental well-being of young people by fostering social inclusion through collaborative music activities within the Digiverstas-Satakunnan Sininauha initiative.
A drum circle event was organized at Digiverstas, involving five rounds of drumming with participants aged 16-29 who were currently unemployed. The waterfall method was used for project management. Participants' engagement was observed, and their perceptions of the activity were assessed using a feedback questionnaire before and after the drum circle. The questionnaire, based on statements related to well-being and social connection, was presented in both English and Finnish.
A total of six participants attended the activity day. The feedback questionnaire, given after the activity showed that participants experienced a positive change in how they felt, with the majority reporting enjoyment in making music together, increased drumming confidence, and a sense of connection. Even though the limited number of participants might compromise the reliability of the final data evaluation, collected feedback suggest that collaborative music activities like drum circles can promote positive emotional experiences and social connectedness among young people.
In conclusion, this project provides evidence for the potential of collaborative music activities as a tool to enhance the mental well-being and social inclusion of young, unemployed individuals. The findings support the further exploration and implementation of such initiatives to promote holistic well-being and community engagement among youth.
A drum circle event was organized at Digiverstas, involving five rounds of drumming with participants aged 16-29 who were currently unemployed. The waterfall method was used for project management. Participants' engagement was observed, and their perceptions of the activity were assessed using a feedback questionnaire before and after the drum circle. The questionnaire, based on statements related to well-being and social connection, was presented in both English and Finnish.
A total of six participants attended the activity day. The feedback questionnaire, given after the activity showed that participants experienced a positive change in how they felt, with the majority reporting enjoyment in making music together, increased drumming confidence, and a sense of connection. Even though the limited number of participants might compromise the reliability of the final data evaluation, collected feedback suggest that collaborative music activities like drum circles can promote positive emotional experiences and social connectedness among young people.
In conclusion, this project provides evidence for the potential of collaborative music activities as a tool to enhance the mental well-being and social inclusion of young, unemployed individuals. The findings support the further exploration and implementation of such initiatives to promote holistic well-being and community engagement among youth.