Music Technology Tools – a Therapist-in-a-box? Human–computer Interaction and the Co-creation of Mental Health

Journal

Voices

Year

2021

Volume

21

Issue

2

First Page

1

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the discussion of technology in music therapy and public health, focusing on the human–computer interaction and the co-creation of mental health. Foundational theory explaining the possible therapeutic dynamics that can occur when engaged in digital technology is presented, along with two case vignettes that illustrate how adolescents interact with digital music technology to promote mental health and wellbeing. The discussion includes reflections concerning actor-network theory, agency, and affordance-theory, and it argues that the iPad should be considered a valuable co-agent in the agent-network functioning to promote adolescents' mental health.

Music and Health Institute Terms

Adolescents; Mental Health; Music Therapy; Wellness and Well-Being

Indexed Terms

Mental health

Study Type

Editorial, Opinions, Position Papers

Disciplines

Music Therapy

Document Type

Article

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