Therapeutic Harmonies of Angklung Music and Enhancement of Well-being for the Elderly in Nusantara Malay Archipelago
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Angklung, Ageing, Arts in Health, Nusantara Malay ArchipelagoAbstract
Purpose: The aging process increases vulnerability to illness and mortality. The Angklung, a traditional bamboo instrument, serves as a cultural and therapeutic tool, fostering healing and social connections among the elderly in the Nusantara Malay Archipelago. This study explores its therapeutic benefits.
Methods: This study employs a qualitative descriptive methodology to examine Angklung as a therapeutic tool for the elderly in the Nusantara Malay Archipelago. Data collection includes primary and secondary sources such as books, journal articles, and historical documents using library research techniques. The analysis ensures historical accuracy and links findings to Angklung’s therapeutic applications, presented in a clear and structured manner.
Results: The study highlights Angklung’s therapeutic benefits across the Nusantara Malay Archipelago. In Malaysia, it enhances elderly well-being through programs like the Angklung Healing Art Project. In Indonesia, it fosters social interaction, nostalgia, and reduces depression. In Thailand, the Smart Band device improves cognitive and physical skills, enhancing life satisfaction. In Singapore, Angklung in art therapy promotes emotional expression, relaxation, and social engagement. These findings affirm Angklung as a culturally significant, non-pharmacological tool for elderly well-being in the region.
Conclusions: This study underscores Angklung’s therapeutic benefits for the elderly across the Nusantara Malay Archipelago. By enhancing physical, psychological, and social well-being, Angklung serves as a culturally significant, non-pharmacological tool. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of its role in elderly care, supporting its integration into therapeutic and community programs.
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