“The Full Monty”: Taking a Fully Qualitative Approach to Research By Singers, With Singers, For Singers

M Forbes - Voice and Speech Review, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This article extends the scholarly conversation on research within performing arts voice
disciplines by exploring how “fully qualitative” research can help bridge the gap between …

Becoming singular: Musical identity construction and maintenance through the lens of identity process theory

M Forbes, J Goopy, AE Krause - Psychology of Music, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
This study uses identity process theory to understand the social–psychological processes
that motivate individuals to construct an identity in which music, singing, and singing …

Addressing the Global Crisis of Social Connection: Singers As Positively Energizing Leaders Who Create Belonging in Our Communities

M Forbes - Voice and Speech Review, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Social connection is fundamental to good mental and physical health, yet globally we are
experiencing a crisis of connection. Singers exhibit leadership qualities which can be …