From family legacy to care: An autoethnographic journey of music and memory
Author Identifier (ORCID)
Simone Marino: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6349-6013
Abstract
In this chapter, I present an autoethnographic exploration of my life experiences and identities, reflecting on, inter alia, my positionality as both a social actor and social scientist. Starting with stories from my grandfather, nonno Nino, I trace how my migration to Australia, my PhD, and my professional roles have interwoven to shape my identity and my work, I also reflect on my dual role within both academia and the aged care industry, where this “in-betweenness” applied research has been instrumental in achieving an insider’s perspective. This journey led me to co-design a music and narrative engagement programme that supports the wellbeing of migrants living with dementia in Australia, their family caregivers, and, critically, my sense of self. I include a case study that informed the programme’s design, exploring the impact of co-creating music for older Italian migrants, while also reflecting on how this work has supported my wellbeing.
Document Type
Book Chapter
Date of Publication
1-1-2025
Publication Title
Creating Wellbeing: The Role of Making Practices in Academic Contexts
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
School
School of Arts and Humanities
Copyright
subscription content
First Page
87
Last Page
98
Comments
Marino, S. (2025). From family legacy to care: An autoethnographic journey of music and memory. In Creating Wellbeing: The Role of Making Practices in Academic Contexts (pp. 87–98). Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003664123-10