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A Sequential Mixed-Methods Study of Pre-Professionals' Understanding of the Undergraduate Music Therapy Internship.
- Source :
- Journal of Music Therapy; Fall2019, Vol. 56 Issue 3, p209-239, 31p, 1 Chart, 4 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Despite the importance of the clinical music therapy internship, little research has been conducted to understand the perspectives, perceived musical, clinical, and personal skills, concerns, challenges, and anxieties of pre-professionals prior to and upon completion of the internship. This sequential mixed-methods study aimed to assess the perspectives and experiences of undergraduate students in the United States at two stages in the internship in music therapy practice. In total, 177 pre-professionals from the United States participated in this two-part study: (1) an online survey and (2) individual interviews with 25% (n = 44) of the participants. Survey results indicate statistically significant increases in clinical, musical, and personal skill development from pre- to post-internship. Six broad categories emerged from the interviews: confidence, anxiety, role clarity, professional suitability, loneliness, and boundaries/ethics. The results are encouraging, showing that the internship is a valued clinical experience that fosters improvement in the clinical, musical, and personal skills needed to work as a music therapist. This paper concludes with recommendations and suggestions for educators and supervisors on preparing and supporting pre-professionals in their skill development prior to and during internship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MUSIC therapy
INTERNSHIP programs
DRAMATIC music
PRACTICING (Music performance)
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00222917
- Volume :
- 56
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Music Therapy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 138090176
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thz006