Music and its benefits for healthy development in children

• Main Authors: Jeane Barros de Souza, Ângela Urio, Simone dos Santos Pereira Barbosa, Lisiane da Rosa, Tatiana Xirello, Angélica Zanettini, Emanuelly Luize Martins
• Format: Article
• Language: Portuguese
• Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 2019-12-01
• Series: Extensio: Revista Eletrônica de Extensão
• Subjects: música; saúde da criança; promoção da saúde; enfermagem
• Online Access: https://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/extensio/article/view/59959

Objective: To understand the perception of children, participants of choral singing, about the use of music as a health promotion instrument. Method: a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, conducted with 12 children from a choir, from an extension project of the Nursing Course, Federal University of Fronteira Sul, Chapecó-SC. Data collection was through the focus group in 2017, using content analysis to analyze and interpret the data. Results: Children believe that the practice of choral singing provides fun, moments of leisure and culture, as well as a way to overcome their fears and shyness. For them, music provides joy, fun, health, integration, discovery of new friendships, being one of the reasons that make them frequent the activities of the choir. Conclusion: In addition to the therapeutic benefits, music is a resource to promote health, a differentiated and inclusive methodology that generates a healthy childhood.