Eva's Annotated Bibliography

Creech, A. (2019, January 14). Using music technology creatively to enrich later-life: A literature review. Frontiers.  https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00117/full

This article focuses primarily on combining music, technology, and how the two can benefit older adults throughout the aging process. This article addresses a divide between older adults and the constantly changing technological and digital world, which is very important to consider when taking on such a focus. In particular, the shift goes from accessibility needs to understanding how we can enhance life in the aging process, which I find particularly interesting. This research process concluded that older adults were interested in seeking access to music technologies as well as personally finding music meaningful. The conclusion states, “The limited research that does exist points to multiple and significant benefits that may be derived from receptive or active musicking supported by a range of music technologies. (Creech)”  

Varvarigou, M., Hallam, S., Creech, A., & McQueen, H. (2013). Different ways of experiencing music-making in later life: Creative music      sessions for older learners in East London. Research Studies in Music Education, 35(1), 103–118. https://doi.org/10.1177/1321103x13478863

This article is about a particular study in the UK in regards to a Music for Life Project. I found this beneficial because, while there is still limited research and funding available for this particular area, this project was able to show many cognitive and emotional benefits to music in the aging process. 

This article addresses several myths about the aging process such as: as you age you develop interdependence rather than dependence, as you age you have diminished capabilities, and as you age you become more diverse rather than stagnant. This study aims to enhance lives and figure out specifically what processes enhance the social and emotional lives of older adults.

Macrichie, J. (n.d.). Tandfonline. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17483107.2022.2120104

This article focuses on research, or lack thereof, of systematic technological knowledge gaps and lack of research within certain age groups and within certain disabilities. This is known as welfare technology. These gaps and research needs were categorized between informal and formal caregivers as well as older adults in general.

Addressed in this article are tips for accessing relatively new digital technology and how it has been a relatively slow process to implement these technologies, as well as why. The barriers range from expense to legal complications.