Date of Award
5-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Copyright Status, No Creative Commons License
All Rights Reserved
Degree Name
Master of Science in Music Therapy
Department
Music Therapy
First Advisor
Dr. Maria "Nina" C. Guerrero
Abstract
This study explored the experiences of an individual with Parkinson’s engaging in a relationshipbased, improvisational music therapy group. The researcher utilized the methodology of naturalistic inquiry. An archived video recording of a group music therapy session held through a videoconferencing platform was observed. Music experiences and verbal dialogue were transcribed and put into notation software, and subsequently analyzed through inductive analysis. Two main themes were found: (a) Musical Interrelatedness and (b) Relationship Between Music and Words, with two subthemes under the former; Diane’s Musical Relationship with the Therapist and Diane’s Musical Relationship with the Group; and three under the latter; Words Enhancing Diane’s Musical Experience, Music Supporting Diane’s Verbal Responses, and Significance Of The Voice. Results illustrated the participant’s experience of a relationshipbased improvisational music therapy group as something supportive, creative, and potentially beneficial for their overall well-being.
Related Pillar(s)
Study
Recommended Citation
DeLucia, Daniel, "The Experiences of an Individual with Parkinson's Engaging in a Relationship-based, Improvisational Music Therapy Group" (2022). Theses & Dissertations. 124.
https://digitalcommons.molloy.edu/etd/124
