A1 Journal article (refereed)
Promoting emotional skills in early adolescents with mental health conditions in music therapy : a content analysis of focus group interviews (2023)
Salokivi, M., Salantera, S., Saarikallio, S., & Ala-Ruona, E. (2023). Promoting emotional skills in early adolescents with mental health conditions in music therapy : a content analysis of focus group interviews. Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 32(5), 423-444. https://doi.org/10.1080/08098131.2023.2169336
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Salokivi, Maija; Salantera, Sanna; Saarikallio, Suvi; Ala-Ruona, Esa
Journal or series: Nordic Journal of Music Therapy
ISSN: 0809-8131
eISSN: 1944-8260
Publication year: 2023
Publication date: 08/02/2023
Volume: 32
Issue number: 5
Pages range: 423-444
Publisher: Routledge
Publication country: United Kingdom
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/08098131.2023.2169336
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/85471
Abstract
Method: We conducted a deductive-inductive content analysis of transcripts from four focus group interviews among 13 professional music therapists.
Results: The therapists concluded that the progress of the emotional skills of their clients can be seen both in daily functioning as well as the client’s functioning in therapy. The selection of therapy methods was broad and included both music-based and non-music-based methods. Therapists considered the presented conceptualiza-tion of emotional skills to be valid, but had difficulty examining their practices using all levels of the model. Several practical features were identified that were considered beneficial for the therapists in clinical practice.
Discussion: This study adds to knowledge about the progress of emotional skill development, working methods, and useful perspectives for working on emotional skills in early adolescents with mental health conditions. The conceptual model of emotional skills can offer a tool for helping music therapists define, observe and analyse emotional skills in the therapy context.
Keywords: young people; music therapy; group interviews; emotional skills
Free keywords: early adolescents; music therapy methods; focus group interview; progress of emotional skills; inductive-deductive analysis
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Reporting Year: 2023
Preliminary JUFO rating: 2