Negative labelling sets a self-fulfilling prophecy in motion, whereby people judge the behavior that accords with the label as typical of the individual, and the labelled individual comes to develop a self-image, which is in keeping with the label...By giving the participants support and validation in terms of their own musical identities…the young people involved positively transform their perceptions of both their musical and their wider selves.
~ Mullen & Deane, 2018, p. 145
This page focused on Identity highlights the work of organizations throughout Scotland that provide youth, adults and individuals receiving specials needs services opportunities to explore, validate and transform identity through inclusive technology and pedagogy, immersive gatherings, specializing in traditional arts and an ensemble to unite people from different backgrounds.
