本研究回應了老年學中心主題，即老年人對社會參與的迫切需求，特別聚焦於社會互動。研究從創意老化的視角探討台灣老年人參加業餘傳統音樂社團的動機與經驗，強調團體音樂參與在實現更人性化和充實的老化過程中的重要性。
儘管藝術對老年人生活的正面影響已被明確證實，但現有研究多集中於西方視角，忽略了社會環境對創意老化的微妙影響，特別是業餘音樂社團如何透過藝術表達與社交互動來支持與促進創意老化。業餘音樂社團自然地將音樂與社交結合，體現創意老化的精神，但會員的動機與體驗尚待深入探索。
本研究採用詮釋現象學方法，深入分析50歲及以上老年人參與音樂的動機與學習過程，並以台南市業餘傳統音樂團體「鳳鳴社」為案例，透過深度訪談、專家訪談和參與式觀察來了解參與者的感受與經驗。
研究透過主題分析解釋潛在的經驗，並將觀察到的現象轉化為理論理解。主題分析揭示四個關鍵主題：一、「人」是加入的主要動機催化劑；二、音樂學習過程中的適應與挑戰；三、成就感與認同感是持續參與的重要因子；四、音樂作為老年人社交參與的自然形式。研究結果強調業餘傳統音樂社團如何為晚年的創意表達、社交連結與個人成長提供獨特的平台。本研究有助於理解文化藝術參與在促進活躍老齡化中的角色，以及支持創意老化措施的潛在影響。

This study addresses a central theme in gerontology: the urgent need for social participation among the elderly, focusing on social interaction. It explores the motivations and experiences of older adults in Taiwan participating in Amateur Traditional Music Clubs from the perspective of Creative Aging, emphasizing the importance of group music participation in achieving a more humane and fulfilling aging process.
While the positive impact of the arts on the lives of older adults has been well documented, existing research primarily focuses on Western perspectives, neglecting the subtle influences of the social environment on Creative Aging, particularly how amateur music clubs support and promote Creative Aging through artistic expression and social interaction. Amateur music clubs naturally combine music with socialization, embodying the spirit of Creative Aging, yet the motivations and experiences of members remain to be further explored.
This study employs a hermeneutic phenomenology approach to analyze the motivations and learning processes of older adults aged 50 and above engaged in music, using the Amateur Traditional Music Club "Feng-Ming Club" in Tainan City as a case study. Through in-depth interviews, expert interviews, and participatory observation, the study aims to understand participants' feelings and experiences.
The research employs thematic analysis to interpret underlying experiences and translate observed phenomena into theoretical understanding. The analysis reveals four key themes: (1) "People" as the Most Potent Catalyst for Motivation; (2) Adaptation and Challenges in Music Learning; (3) Sense of Achievement and Identification as Powerful Factors for Continued Participation; and (4) Music as a Most Natural Form of Social Participation for the Elderly. The findings highlight how Amateur Traditional Music Clubs provide a unique platform for creative expression, social connections, and personal growth in later life. This study contributes to understanding the role of cultural and artistic participation in promoting active aging and the potential impact of measures supporting Creative Aging.

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