Table 2.

Summary Descriptions for Category 2: Facilitating Self-Development.

Process	Description	Articles
2.1. Developing skills	Music participation leads to the development of new skills	4, 5, 9, 17, 22, 23, 25, 28, 29, 32, 33, 36, 44, 46
2.2. Facilitating accomplishment	Music participation requires effort, which grants a sense of achievement	3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 14, 17, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 34, 44, 45
2.3. Giving a sense of purpose	Music participation gives people a sense of meaning, hope, and resilience as well as structure in life	3, 5, 9, 12, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 35, 38 42, 44, 45
2.4. Promoting agency	Music participation supports people to take the initiative and engage in new activities	3, 17, 22, 27, 35, 39, 41, 42, 43, 45
2.5. Promoting self-confidence	Music participation helps to build confidence, particularly during times of challenge	3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12,14, 17, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 35, 39, 40, 41, 44, 45, 46
2.6. Supporting identity formation	Music participation supports self-discovery and identity formation and expression	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 12, 15, 17, 22, 29, 32, 33, 34, 36, 43, 45, 46