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The Effect of Music Listening and Progressive Muscle Relaxation on The Stress Level of Novice Music Teachers during Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) in Malaysia Peyee, Yong; Wing, Cheong Ku; Hwa, Poon Chiew
Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education Vol 21, No 1 (2021): June 2021
Publisher : Department of Drama, Dance and Music, FBS, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/harmonia.v21i1.29679

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The outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has contributed stress to many people around the world due to fear and anxiety. Other than health issues, it has threatened the overall economy and influenced a drastic change of lifestyle. The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to examine the effect of music listening and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) on the stress level of novice music teachers in Malaysia by using a mixed-method research design, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. Based on the pre-test questionnaire, a sample of 30 participants was divided equally into high-moderate stress and low-stress groups based on Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10). The quantitative results revealed a significant decrease in stress scores among the majority of the novice music teachers from high-moderate stress groups and insignificant differences in low-stress groups. The intervention was found to be effective as a stress-reduction therapy and benefits more on participants with higher stress levels. Ten interviewees were selected from the 30 participants to examine their career-stress-related challenges. The qualitative findings were divided into professional and non-professional challenges, included online teaching and learning, time management, financial issues, physiological issues, and emotional issues.  
Teaching Piano to Blind Children: An Analysis of Positive Perceptions Based on Perma Framework in Qingdao, China Xin, Jiang; Poon, Chiew Hwa Chiew; Cooper, Shelly; Wing, Cheong Ku
Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education Vol 23, No 2 (2023): December 2023
Publisher : Department of Drama, Dance and Music, FBS, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/harmonia.v23i2.43468

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Blind children can benefit from music education as it enhances their musical skills and auditory abilities. However, blind children in China face challenges in pursuing music education due to issues such as social stigma and lack of qualified teachers. Moreover, research in this area is lacking. On the basis of the PERMA (positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, accomplishment) framework, this study attempts to identify the positive psychology of blind children’s piano learning among teachers, blind students, and parents. This study aims to to fill the research gap of piano learning among blind children. Interviews were conducted with piano teachers, blind students, and their parents (N=56) using a qualitative research methodology through PERMA framework. The data identified that piano teachers’ instruction was influenced by their preparation of teaching and personal attitudes. Findings also revealed that the positive emotion, sense of engagement, and positive relationships, impacted the accomplishment and achievement of all participants. This study demonstrates that teachers’ preparation experience and positive attitudes, engagement, and building rapport with blind children and their parents are crucial to promoting their piano learning. This study offers readers the chance to get insight into the field of piano instruction for the blind as well as illumination from thought and empirical support for piano teachers and music educators in inclusive music education in China.
The Effect of Music-Based Intervention on Linguistic Skills: A Systematic Review Sinn, Ow Su; Hwa, Poon Chiew; Wing, Cheong Ku; Cooper, Shelly
Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education Vol 22, No 1 (2022): June 2022
Publisher : Department of Drama, Dance and Music, FBS, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/harmonia.v22i1.36313

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Music-based approaches, including singing and movement, have received an extensive examination by researchers. Previous study results have revealed that music-based approaches improved young children’s music skills and enhanced social, linguistic, and logical thinking skills. This review characterizes and compares existing studies to investigate the use of music and movement to improve linguistic skills. This systematic review followed the SPIDER search tool by investigating the samplings (S), the phenomenon of interest (PI), design (D), evaluation (E), and research type (R). This systematic review includes studies published between 2001-2018 with participants ranging from 4 to 12 years old. The authors investigated the designs of 20 articles. 
The Effect of Music Listening and Progressive Muscle Relaxation on The Stress Level of Novice Music Teachers during Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) in Malaysia Peyee, Yong; Wing, Cheong Ku; Hwa, Poon Chiew
Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education Vol 21, No 1 (2021): June 2021
Publisher : Department of Drama, Dance and Music, FBS, Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/harmonia.v21i1.29679

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The outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has contributed stress to many people around the world due to fear and anxiety. Other than health issues, it has threatened the overall economy and influenced a drastic change of lifestyle. The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to examine the effect of music listening and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) on the stress level of novice music teachers in Malaysia by using a mixed-method research design, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. Based on the pre-test questionnaire, a sample of 30 participants was divided equally into high-moderate stress and low-stress groups based on Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10). The quantitative results revealed a significant decrease in stress scores among the majority of the novice music teachers from high-moderate stress groups and insignificant differences in low-stress groups. The intervention was found to be effective as a stress-reduction therapy and benefits more on participants with higher stress levels. Ten interviewees were selected from the 30 participants to examine their career-stress-related challenges. The qualitative findings were divided into professional and non-professional challenges, included online teaching and learning, time management, financial issues, physiological issues, and emotional issues.  
Listening to Sad Music: a Narrative Review Ny, Cheah Pei; Wing, Cheong Ku
Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education Vol. 24 No. 2 (2024): December 2024
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/harmonia.v24i2.18529

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As noted in the tragedy paradox, the enjoyment of negative emotions evoked in artworks is a phenomenon acknowledged from ancient times to the present. Sad music listening induces a diverse range of emotional responses in the listener: some would experience pleasure, while others find it unpleasant; hence, this review aims to categorise sad music listening from the philosophical, psychological, sociological, and scientific perspectives. This review includes studies of journal articles, review articles, books, and book chapters from 2010-2022. The philosophical perspective reviewed the paradox of the attraction towards sad music. The psychological perspective reviewed the empirical studies that examined various factors contributing to enjoying sad music. The sociological perspective reviewed how sad music can be used to create a social connection. The scientific perspective reviewed the biological effects of sad music listening. Many of the studies found are related to the psychological perspective, in which sad music can induce diverse emotions, and there are several factors that contribute to the enjoyment of sad music. As more scientific research has been emerging in recent years, future research can explore the brain correlates and hormonal stimulation in various individual differences to consolidate why some people enjoy sad music while others do not.
Co-Authors Cooper, Shelly Hwa, Poon Chiew Ny, Cheah Pei Peyee, Yong Poon, Chiew Hwa Chiew Sinn, Ow Su Xin, Jiang