| Title | Songwriting and Youth Self-Concept. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2022 |
| Authors | Miao S, Stewart WA |
| Journal | AMA J Ethics |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pagination | E576-583 |
| Date Published | 2022 Jul 01 |
| ISSN | 2376-6980 |
| Keywords | Adolescent, Child, Humans, Mental Health, Music, Music Therapy, Pilot Projects, Self Concept |
| Abstract | BACKGROUND: 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. METHODS: 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 using -tests. RESULTS: Key themes that emerged from the analysis were empowerment and accomplishment. Although the results of the -tests were not significant, the qualitative data from this pilot study suggest that the workshops had a positive impact on participant self-concept. CONCLUSIONS: These preliminary results could be used to inform further research and to plan active music interventions to positively impact youth mental health. |
| DOI | 10.1001/amajethics.2022.576 |
| Alternate Journal | AMA J Ethics |
| PubMed ID | 35838385 |
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