Concetualizando a religiosidade de um grupo coral bracarense

: um estudo etnográfico

Abstract

The following study aims to understand the interpsychic and intrapsychic dynamics
amongst members of a choir, particularly as it relates to religiosity. By employing a
scientific methodology that is both qualitative and ethnographic, the study in question
gathered the necessary data via participant observation, with field notes, followed by in-
-depth interviews. The sample is made up of (N=20) elements of a choir from Braga,
ranging from 5 to 65 years of age (M=37.7; Dp= 19.0), 5 of whom were selected to give
in-depth interviews. 33 categories, managing the encodings about individuals and the
group, were found. The study reached the conclusion that the choir organizes, protects,
attaches and serves as a regularizing entity to its members. The group establishes
connections as a solid organism, whilst empowering its members in their daily lives.

Date of Award	26 Mar 2018
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	João Carlos Monteiro Major da Silva (Supervisor)