The Effect of Lyric Analysis on Treatment Eagerness and Working Alliance in Consumers Who Are in Detoxification: A Randomized Clinical Effectiveness Study
Journal
Music Therapy Perspectives
Year
2009
Abstract
A study is presented that evaluated the effects of a single music therapy session on clients who are in detoxification using psychometric instruments measuring readiness to change and working alliance during a randomized and controlled clinical trial. Participants took part in a scripted and manualized intervention facilitated by a Board-Certified Music Therapist. The experimental group participated in group lyrical analysis intervention, focusing on relapse prevention, while the control group participated in a group verbal therapy session also focusing on relapse prevention. There was a significant difference between groups in measures of therapist perceived working alliance, with the experimental group having higher mean scores.
Music and Health Institute Terms
Mental Health; Music Therapy; Receptive Music Methods; Relapse Prevention; Self-Report Measures; Song Lyric Discussion; Substance Use, Abuse and Addiction; Wellness and Well-Being
Indexed Terms
Drug abuse; Comparative Analysis
Study Type
Quantitative Methods; Randomized Controlled Trial
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Silverman, M. J. (2009). The Effect of Lyric Analysis on Treatment Eagerness and Working Alliance in Consumers Who Are in Detoxification: A Randomized Clinical Effectiveness Study. Music Therapy Perspectives, 27 (2), 115-121. Retrieved from https://remix.berklee.edu/mhi-citations/1347
