Reducing School Dropout and Enhancing Pupils' Sense of Belonging and Participation Through Co-created Music-based Activities: The RESONATE Cluster-randomised Crossover Trial
Reducing School Dropout and Enhancing Pupils' Sense of Belonging and Participation Through Co-created Music-based Activities: The RESONATE Cluster-randomised Crossover Trial
RESONATE is a cluster-randomised crossover trial focusing on reducing school dropout rates and fostering belonging through co-created music-based activites, by combining music therapy (MT), psychology, and social sciences.
About 200 participants will be recruited in the area of Bergen, Norway. They will be randomized into the following intervention arms: group music activity followed by usual school schedule or usual school schedule followed by group music activity.
RESONATE is a research initiative with researchers from Norway, Finland, and Denmark, and cultural organizations, the project employs an interdisciplinary approach combining music therapy, psychology, and social sciences. By engaging pupils, teachers, and community stakeholders, RESONATE develops and implements music interventions that promote emotional well-being, social inclusion, and resilience. These interventions align with Norway's current national school curriculum (LK20) and are informed by evidence-based research, including studies from WHO and music therapy scholars. Activities such as music-making and listening enhance social interaction, self-expression, and emotional support-key factors in reducing dropout risks.
The project follows a co-creation process, ensuring that interventions are designed with direct input from pupils and educators. A mixed-methods research approach, evaluates the impact of music activities on pupil engagement and well-being. Findings will be shared with policymakers, educators, the school sector, and welfare services to develop a transferable model applicable to schools nationally and internationally.
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viggo.kruger@uib.no+4799534628
mayh@norceresearch.no+47 99695081
Bergen, Vestland 5004, Norway
christian@givemusicachance.no+4748421406
Fyllingsdalen, Vestland 5143, Norway
Trond.Botnen@vlfk.no+4798405151
Olsvik, Vestland 5183, Norway
Helene.Systad@vlfk.no+4792252093
Thorleif.Nesse@nav.no+4740606621
baste.bruaroy@vlfk.no+4797196055
brenthackman@milidrett.no+4799210977
nina@vestnorskjazzsenter.no+4797697424
Lars.Berntsen@vlfk.no+4799757795
sverre.bolstad@bergen.kommune.no+4792066683
odd.berdal@vlfk.no+4799233975
Kari.Danielsen@vlfk.no+4799479832
Karen.Kristine.Rasmussen@vlfk.no+4797146043
anita.jensen.ystebo@vlfk.no+4792446903
Ulrik.Schutz@vlfk.no+4790604879
Olav.Lee@vlfk.no+4756310274
monika.thollefsen@usn.no+4731009185