When: Wednesday 6 May, 4-5pm AEDT
Where: Via Zoom
Link to register: Eventbrite
Tuning into Wellbeing: Refining Measurement in Music and Wellbeing Research
This seminar will explore how wellbeing is defined and measured in music psychology research. We’ll examine some of the key conceptual shifts in wellbeing science, including the distinction between mental health and wellbeing, and the multidimensional nature of wellbeing. Using music psychology examples, dominant measurement practices will be considered, highlighting their strengths and limitations. We’ll conclude by collaboratively exploring how to maintain relevance and rigour of research in our field by ensuring wellbeing measures are well aligned with our research objectives and theoretical frameworks.
Nikki Rickard is a registered psychologist and Research Director in the Centre for Wellbeing Science in the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne. Her research explores the social and emotional benefits of music engagement, which have proven to be potent catalysts for personal growth, self-expression and social connection. She also harnesses digital technologies to create wellbeing interventions that are safe, inclusive, empowering and effective. She is on the Music Victoria Board, is the Founding Director of digital wellbeing company, MoodPrism, and has held offices as President of AMPS and APSCOM, and co-Editor-in-Chief of the Springer journal Psychology of Wellbeing.
