Table 3.

Summary Descriptions for Category 3: Providing Respite.

Process	Description	Articles
3.1. Creating a safe space	Music participation provides a space of safety, both during and outside of structured engagement	3, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 17, 21, 22, 28, 29, 33, 34, 35, 39, 40, 45, 46
3.2. Creating me time	Music participation provides protected time for people, especially important for those with caring responsibilities	7, 13, 26, 34, 43, 45
3.3. Providing distraction	Music participation can distract from challenges or worries	1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 17, 19, 25, 26, 27, 29, 32, 38, 41, 45
3.4. Providing absorption	Music participation can be absorbing, allowing people to lose themselves	3, 4, 13, 18, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 46