Table 1:

Qualitative data by category and participant response

	Social impact 1. Choir as an extended family 2. Community engagement and impact 3. Universality of singing
	Health and well-being aspects 4. Positive emotions 5. Redefining and reclaiming identity 6. Combatting isolation
	Practical issues 7. Importance of leadership 8. Source of motivation 9. Weariness of labels
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Amy	x	x	x	x			x		x
Cora	x	x	x	x	x	x		x	x
Dee		x	x	x	x		x	x	x
Elise	x	x		x	x		x		x
Felicia	x	x	x	x	x	x			x
Gloria	x		x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Janet	x		x	x	x	x		x	x
Betty	x	x						x
Hannah		x					x