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Chronic health conditions afflict 65% of adult women and very often lead to multiple disruptions in their daily lives. Research has shown that these disruptions are best addressed with coping strategies that lead a person to improve their quality of life. This research will attempt to show that solitary music listening is a complex, social process that meets social goals and needs for women living with a chronic illness. A grounded theory research design will be used to develop an exploratory model to extend the current understanding of music listening as a social process. The objectives of the research include advancing the knowledge about the social and psychological functions of listening to music, elaborating on the components of the coping process, and suggesting practical applications to help this particular population achieve meaningful life quality.

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