Summary of How group singing drives happiness | Yoon Irons | University of Oxford 2022

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In a University of Oxford study, group singing was found to be a more effective way to drive happiness than individual singing. Researchers found that group singing led to a greater sense of community and social belonging, which in turn led to increased happiness. Group singing may be a helpful intervention for mental health, and more research should be done into its cost-effectiveness.

• 00:00:00 This researcher discusses the benefits of group singing, specifically for people with long-term health conditions, in a recent study. They found that group singing has a number of benefits for mental and physical health, including increased creativity and memory.
• 00:05:00 The study found that, during the pandemic, well-being was lower and loneliness was higher among older adult singers who participated in group singing. However, benefits such as improved mental health and mobility were also present.
• 00:10:00 The speaker discusses how group singing can be beneficial for mental health, and how there is currently a lack of research into the cost-effectiveness of such interventions. They suggest that social prescribing, which is the invest ment of government money into group singing, could be a way to improve mental health.
• 00:15:00 In a University of Oxford study, group singing was found to be a more effective way to drive happiness than individual singing. Researchers found that group singing led to a greater sense of community and social belonging, which in turn led to increased happiness.