The social benefits are linked to a greater sense of social inclusion.
Good singing ability is strongly associated with a positive sense of social inclusion and a sense of belonging to our community. Singing with others increases opportunities for empathetic relationships with those around us. Collective singing, such as in a choir, a small group, or a broader community gathering, generates a positive group identity, as well as physical and psychological benefits. This is demonstrated, for example, in a comparison of data from 6,000 children who participated in the Sing Up research evaluation; higher scores in children's singing competence were significantly associated with a greater sense of social inclusion, a finding that was later echoed in a study on children who participated in a regional Italian school choir initiative.
Singing and social inclusion are also strongly highlighted in the community stories of the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania). Their "Singing Revolution" in the mid-1980s drew on centuries of shared symbols of national heritage. This vocal repertoire strengthened and deepened national identities, which led to the subsequent non-violent independence of these countries from the former Soviet Union.
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