TY - JOUR
T1 - Therapist and individual experiences and perceptions of music therapy for adolescents who stutter
T2 - A qualitative exploration
AU - O’Donoghue, Jessica
AU - Moss, Hilary
AU - Clements-Cortes, Amy
AU - Freeley, Carol
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2020, © 2020 GAMUT–The Grieg Academy Music Therapy Research Centre.
PY - 2020/8/7
Y1 - 2020/8/7
N2 - Introduction: Affective reactions frequently reported by adolescents who stutter include embarrassment, frustration, and feelings of anxiety about further stuttering. It is possible that music therapy may enhance stuttering treatment outcomes; however, little is known about how individuals who stutter, and therapists working with this group, view such therapy. The purpose of this study was to explore individuals who stutter and therapist experiences with, and perceptions of, music and music therapy for stuttering. This work is part of a larger mixed-methods project to explore the effectiveness and potential benefit of music therapy with adolescents who stutter. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six clinicians and three individuals who stutter. Interview data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results: Four themes emerged from participants’ accounts: (a) the experience of living with stuttering, (b) the importance of music in everyday life, (c) the application of music therapy in stuttering, and (d) recommendations for music therapy in the continuum of support services for individuals who stutter. Discussion: Participants in this study perceived music and music therapy to benefit individuals who experience stuttering, particularly within the context of mental health. There is agreement that song writing, improvisation and song singing are most useful when working with adolescents who experience stuttering.
AB - Introduction: Affective reactions frequently reported by adolescents who stutter include embarrassment, frustration, and feelings of anxiety about further stuttering. It is possible that music therapy may enhance stuttering treatment outcomes; however, little is known about how individuals who stutter, and therapists working with this group, view such therapy. The purpose of this study was to explore individuals who stutter and therapist experiences with, and perceptions of, music and music therapy for stuttering. This work is part of a larger mixed-methods project to explore the effectiveness and potential benefit of music therapy with adolescents who stutter. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six clinicians and three individuals who stutter. Interview data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results: Four themes emerged from participants’ accounts: (a) the experience of living with stuttering, (b) the importance of music in everyday life, (c) the application of music therapy in stuttering, and (d) recommendations for music therapy in the continuum of support services for individuals who stutter. Discussion: Participants in this study perceived music and music therapy to benefit individuals who experience stuttering, particularly within the context of mental health. There is agreement that song writing, improvisation and song singing are most useful when working with adolescents who experience stuttering.
KW - adolescence
KW - music therapy
KW - Stuttering
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U2 - 10.1080/08098131.2020.1745872
DO - 10.1080/08098131.2020.1745872
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85087311220
SN - 0809-8131
VL - 29
SP - 353
EP - 370
JO - Nordic Journal of Music Therapy
JF - Nordic Journal of Music Therapy
IS - 4
ER -