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The use of music therapy to influence the self-confidence and self-esteem of adolescents who are sexually abused.
Author: Clendenon-Wallen, Joy
Journal: Music Therapy Perspectives 9 p. 73-81 (1991)
Database: PsycINFO
Link: http://ezproxy.qa.proquest.com.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/docview/618287773?accountid=14771
Abstract: Reviews research on sexual abuse and on music and self-esteem and describes a pilot study conducted to determine whether music therapy would significantly increase self-confidence and self-esteem in a support group for sexually abused adolescents. Two males and 9 females (aged 14–19 yrs) participated in the 12 weekly sessions. Three of these Ss also received music skills training. All Ss showed positive changes in self-confidence, based on their scores on the Adjective Checklist. There was no difference in the scores of those who received the additional skills training and those who did not. Results show that music was useful for stimulating verbalization and socialization, and it often provided a common starting place for discussion of personal issues.
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