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Innovations in Music Based Interventions for Psychological Wellbeing
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Innovations in Music Based Interventions for Psychological Wellbeing

A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Psychology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 12313

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Hyun Ju Chong

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Department of Music Therapy, Graduate School, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
Interests: music emotion; music psychotherapy; music perception and cognition
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Dr. Amy Clements-Cortés

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Faculty of Music, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
Interests: understanding in music for pain; dementia; community music; caregivers; palliative care
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Music permeates our daily lives, serving as both an intrinsic and extrinsic resource that can be harnessed for various purposes. The integration of evidence-based research and data has provided a solid foundation for the rationale behind implementing music as a therapeutic tool. Music therapy and music-based interventions have demonstrated considerable benefits in a variety of domains, including the psychological, physical, and spiritual, translating into forms of therapy that provide holistic care.
These impacts ultimately contribute to an improved quality of life and a path towards living better.

The Special Issue, titled 'Innovations in Music Based Interventions for Psychological Wellbeing' aims to provide a platform for the exploration of music's impact on both the intrapersonal and interpersonal levels. This Special Issue seeks to provide a valuable resource for the sharing of diverse insights and perspectives, fostering meaningful dialogues about these findings, and inspiring new avenues of research and practice in the field of music and therapy; therefore, we welcome papers from the cognitive, emotional, psychological, and sociological fields.

This Special Issue will encompass various aspects of evidence-based music therapy procedures, including measurement methodologies, data collection techniques, population-specific implementations, therapeutic outcomes and analyses, music selection rationales, protocol and program developments, and other themes that emerge in the evolving landscape of music therapy practice. It is hoped that this Special Issue will contribute to evidence-based studies of music and therapy, reaffirming them as valuable approaches to enhancing the wellbeing of individuals through music.

Prof. Dr. Hyun Ju Chong
Dr. Amy Clements-Cortés
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • music memory
  • reminiscence and association
  • developmental music therapy
  • music psychotherapy
  • music emotion regulation
  • community music therapy
  • telehealth
  • digital music health

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Relationship between Playing Musical Instruments and Subjective Well-Being: Enjoyment of Playing Instruments Scale
by Qian Zhang, Alexander Park and Kyung-Hyun Suh
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(9), 744; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14090744 - 26 Aug 2024
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While the positive effects of listening to music on mental health and well-being have been extensively studied, the effects of enjoying playing musical instruments have rarely been examined. Many tools have been developed to measure music listening; however, tools to measure the enjoyment [...] Read more.
While the positive effects of listening to music on mental health and well-being have been extensively studied, the effects of enjoying playing musical instruments have rarely been examined. Many tools have been developed to measure music listening; however, tools to measure the enjoyment of playing instruments have not yet been developed. This study aimed to develop and validate a tool to measure such enjoyment and to examine its relationship with subjective well-being and happiness. Primary information about the aforementioned enjoyment were collected from fourteen Chinese laypersons, five music graduates, and five music teachers using open-ended questions. Item and exploratory factor analyses were conducted using data from 361 Chinese adults, and the reliability and validity of the scale and the relationships between the variables were analyzed using data from 277 Chinese adults. The results revealed that the three-factor model for the enjoyment of playing instruments demonstrated excellent model fit, and satisfactory internal consistency, test–retest reliability, and criterion-related validity were demonstrated for the learning/social bonds, achievement/pride, and cognitive refreshment/stimulation subscales. All subscales of enjoyment were positively correlated with subjective well-being and happiness. This study highlights the usefulness of the Enjoyment of Playing Instruments Scale (EPIS) as a measure for research, educational, and clinical use, providing a rationale for using instrument playing as a therapeutic approach to promote subjective well-being. Full article
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Music Therapy Assessment for Older Adults: Descriptive Mixed-Methods Study
by Amy Clements-Cortés
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(5), 354; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14050354 - 23 Apr 2024
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Background: The purpose of this inquiry was to test the new ‘Music Therapy Assessment for Older Adults’ (MTAOA) tool in Canada and the United States, and to establish its content and predictive utility. Methods: A pilot study using an explanatory descriptive methods design [...] Read more.
Background: The purpose of this inquiry was to test the new ‘Music Therapy Assessment for Older Adults’ (MTAOA) tool in Canada and the United States, and to establish its content and predictive utility. Methods: A pilot study using an explanatory descriptive methods design was chosen; n = 18 music therapists completed an online survey about their experiences in administering the assessment and 50% (n = 9) were invited for a follow-up interview. Results: The results indicated that the MTAOA was a beneficial assessment tool that contained relevant domains (89%) to develop a music therapy treatment plan; 89% of music therapists also noted they would continue to use and recommend the MTAOA. The data produced beneficial information that were used to revise the assessment form to ensure inclusive language and reduce any potential inherent or unconscious biases. Conclusions: Future research is needed to assess the utility of the revised MTAOA in other global regions where music therapists work with older adults. Full article
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Exploring the Intersection of ADHD and Music: A Systematic Review
by Phoebe Saville, Caitlin Kinney, Annie Heiderscheit and Hubertus Himmerich
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(1), 65; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15010065 - 13 Jan 2025
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting both children and adults, which often leads to significant difficulties with attention, impulsivity, and working memory. These challenges can impact various cognitive and perceptual domains, including music perception and performance. Despite [...] Read more.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder, affecting both children and adults, which often leads to significant difficulties with attention, impulsivity, and working memory. These challenges can impact various cognitive and perceptual domains, including music perception and performance. Despite these difficulties, individuals with ADHD frequently engage with music, and previous research has shown that music listening can serve as a means of increasing stimulation and self-regulation. Moreover, music therapy has been explored as a potential treatment option for individuals with ADHD. As there is a lack of integrative reviews on the interaction between ADHD and music, the present review aimed to fill the gap in research. Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive literature search was conducted across PsychInfo (Ovid), PubMed, and Web of Science. A narrative synthesis was conducted on 20 eligible studies published between 1981 and 2023, involving 1170 participants, of whom 830 had ADHD or ADD. The review identified three main areas of research: (1) music performance and processing in individuals with ADHD, (2) the use of music listening as a source of stimulation for those with ADHD, and (3) music-based interventions aimed at mitigating ADHD symptoms. The analysis revealed that individuals with ADHD often experience unique challenges in musical tasks, particularly those related to timing, rhythm, and complex auditory stimuli perception, though these deficits did not extend to rhythmic improvisation and musical expression. Most studies indicated that music listening positively affects various domains for individuals with ADHD. Furthermore, most studies of music therapy found that it can generate significant benefits for individuals with ADHD. The strength of these findings, however, was limited by inconsistencies among the studies, such as variations in ADHD diagnosis, comorbidities, medication use, and gender. Despite these limitations, this review provides a valuable foundation for future research on the interaction between ADHD and music. Full article
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