Thesis
Music therapy with middle-aged adults with eating disorders: a critical review of the literature and recommendations
Master of Arts (M.A.), Drexel University
Jun 2016
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-6819
Abstract
This critical review of the literature was aimed at examining and synthesizing existing research and clinical publications for the purpose of making recommendations for music therapy treatment with middle-aged adults with eating disorders. This writer explored the effectiveness of theoretical orientations derived from verbal and creative arts therapies. An important consideration is the fact that theoretical orientations that provide guidance for treatment of adolescents with eating disorders may require some modifications when applied to middle-aged adults, as is the case with theoretical orientations of verbal therapy for eating disorders. Since the existing literature regarding middle-aged adults is limited, this writer incorporated literature information concerning adolescents and young adults to better inform music therapy recommendations for middle-aged adults with eating disorders. Based upon a synthesis of the literature, this writer outlines an integrative approach involving music therapy with this population. This writer suggests that future research be aimed at measuring effectiveness of music therapy with this population.
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Details
- Title
- Music therapy with middle-aged adults with eating disorders
- Creators
- Danielle Szulanski - DU
- Contributors
- Florence Ierardi (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Creative Arts Therapies; College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 6819; 991014632210104721