Development of a music group psychotherapy intervention for the primary preventi

Author: Kim, Sunah S; Kverno, Karan K; Lee, Eun Mi EM; Park, Jeong Hwa JH; Lee, Hyun Hwa HH; Kim, Hyun Lye HL

Publication Title: Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing : official publication of the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nurses, Inc

Database: MEDLINE®

Publication Date:August 2006

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Abstract:

Traditionally, adolescent mental health in Korea has not been a prime focus for educators, health workers, and politicians, yet a majority of sampled adolescents report interpersonal sensitivity (Kim, 2003).Thirty-five adolescent girls took part in a six-session school-based music group psychotherapy pilot intervention designed to promote relationships and improve self-control skills.Participants identified several outcome benefits that may serve as protective factors in their continued social and emotional development.Music is a medium that promotes interpersonal relatedness among Korean adolescent girls. More research is necessary to identify long-term benefits of preventive music group psychotherapy interventions among the adolescent population.