Sensory Processing, Language Acquisition, and Social-Cognitive Development
Singing Activities and Psychological Development in Young Children
Thank you for your interest in “Singing Activities and Psychological Development in Young Children.”
Please read the information below carefully. If you wish to participate, apply using the registration form.
A researcher will contact you later.
*Recruitment for this study is currently closed.
Purpose
This study aims to understand how group singing activities support children's psychological development, including self-regulation and social interaction. We will also examine changes in children's behavior while singing.
Participants, Location, and Schedule
Participants: Children who are six years old at the time of the study
Location: International Christian University
- Approximately 12 minutes by bus from Musashi-Sakai Station on the JR Chuo Line
- Approximately 20 minutes by bus from Mitaka Station on the JR Chuo Line
- Approximately 20 minutes by bus plus a 10-minute walk from Chofu Station on the Keio Line
- Visitors may also come by car.
Schedule: The research team will arrange a date after you apply and contact you separately.
What the Study Involves
Children take part in singing and play activities with another child, using toys and puzzles. Parents
complete questionnaires about their child's psychological skills.
The visit takes approximately one hour.
Study Details
- The study plan was approved by the Research Ethics Committee at International Christian University.
- A parent or guardian will be present during all activities.
- Activities will be audio- and video-recorded. Video and audio recorded outside the singing activities will be transcribed anonymously and then deleted. Audio recordings of singing activities will be retained, with care taken to protect personal information, such as by not using children's names during singing.
- Personal information will be kept securely in a locked, dedicated storage facility.
- Identifying information, such as names, addresses, and dates of birth, will not be disclosed or published. Such information will be deleted after anonymization, and individuals will not be identified in publications.
- Participation is voluntary, and choosing not to participate will not result in any disadvantage. Even after consenting, you may withdraw consent at any time within one week of the study visit without disadvantage.
- Measurement data will be anonymized one week after the study. After anonymization, it will no longer be possible to identify individuals, so consent cannot be withdrawn.
- Individual results can be shared during an in-person visit upon request. Overall study results can be shared by email after the study is complete.