Songwriting and Youth Self-Concept

Autor: Sophia, Miao, Wendy A, Stewart
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: AMA journal of ethics. 24(7)
ISSN: 2376-6980
Popis: Current literature on the therapeutic outcomes of youth engagement in active music-based interventions is limited in terms of both the number of studies and methodology. This pilot study combined phenomenology and quantitative measures of self-esteem and self-efficacy to explore the impact of storytelling through lyrical and musical composition on youth self-concept.Thirteen youth ages 12 to 16 engaged in a series of 5 consecutive daily music workshops, and themes related to participating in the workshop were identified. Participants also took the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and Sherer General Self-Efficacy Scale before and after completing the workshops, and pre- and posttest scores were compared usingKey themes that emerged from the analysis were empowerment and accomplishment. Although the results of theThese preliminary results could be used to inform further research and to plan active music interventions to positively impact youth mental health.
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