Dear all,
I am currently studying for a PhD at the University of Liverpool's
Institute of Popular Music. My specific study is an ethnographic project
focusing on a household in Northern England and the daily lives of 4
adults who live in a supported living scheme run by a charitable
organistion. All 4 adults have varying degrees of learning difficulty. I
work as a support assistant in this household and have been given
permission by the people who live there and their families to conduct
ethnographic research focusing on their musical practices and experiences.
The general aim of this project is to explore the significance of music's
roles within domestic daily life (a subject that has been largely ignored
within Popular Music Studies and Cultural Studies). I also aim to provide
an insight into the social world of this small group of people. Thus I aim
to contribute to academic literature on the lives of people with learning
difficulties, providing an insight into the day-to-day experiences within
a supported living scheme but focusing on musical practices in particular.
I am currently grappling not only with the ethical ramifications of my
research methods but also with the apparent lack of literature on the
daily musical practices of people with learning difficulties.
Consequently, I wondered if anyone had any suggestions about sources that
I should consult that could help me. Alternatively, if anyone is
interested in what I'm doing I'd appreciate any feedback, questions etc.
Thanks for your time,
Mr Nedim Hasssan.
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