Uganda has a rich culture in music, with musical skills having traditionally been passed down orally from one generation to the next. In school, music as a subject is featured in the National Curriculum; however, its teaching varies widely from school to school. Yet, due to music playing a vital role in the culture, musical activities take place daily and musicians are regularly needed in events. Engaging in musical activities could potentially empower young Ugandans and help them with feeling socially included in their communities. The current study aimed to investigate whether music education could potentially be used as a tool to empower young people through an enhanced sense of social inclusion. In total, 125 locals in the Eastern part of Uganda participated in the study. In the first phase, 125 participants completed a survey and, in the second phase 30 participants were randomly chosen for in-depth interviews. A mixed-method approach was adapted. The findings provide evidence for a much needed enhanced musical training, consequently providing the young with employable skills. The findings further indicate that being musically active in one’s community can potentially enhance feelings of social inclusion and belonging amongst young Ugandans. In the long term, improved music education in schools could result in increased feelings of belonging and wellbeing amongst the young in rural parts of Uganda.

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音乐教育是增强人们对社会融合感的一种手段，并通过在乌干达东部增加就业来增强年轻人的能力

乌干达拥有丰富的音乐文化，传统上将音乐技能从一代传给下一代。在学校里，音乐作为学科是国家课程的特色；然而，它的教学因学校而异。然而，由于音乐在文化中起着至关重要的作用，因此每天都会进行音乐活动，并且在活动中经常需要音乐家。从事音乐活动可能会增强年轻的乌干达人的能力，并帮助他们感到在社区中融入社会。当前的研究旨在调查音乐教育是否有可能被用作通过增强社会包容感增强年轻人能力的工具。乌干达东部共有125位当地人参加了这项研究。在第一阶段，有125位参与者完成了一项调查，在第二阶段，随机选择30名参与者进行深度访谈。采用了混合方法。研究结果为急需的音乐训练提供了证据，从而为年轻人提供了就业技能。研究结果进一步表明，在一个社区中活跃音乐活动可以潜在地增强乌干达年轻人的社会包容性和归属感。从长远来看，改善学校的音乐教育可能会增加乌干达农村地区年轻人的归属感和幸福感。研究结果进一步表明，在一个社区中活跃音乐活动可以潜在地增强乌干达年轻人的社会包容性和归属感。从长远来看，改善学校的音乐教育可能会增加乌干达农村地区年轻人的归属感和幸福感。研究结果进一步表明，在一个社区中活跃音乐活动可以潜在地增强乌干达年轻人的社会包容性和归属感。从长远来看，改善学校的音乐教育可能会增加乌干达农村地区年轻人的归属感和幸福感。