Music Making Interventions with Adults in the Forensic Setting – A Systematic Review of the Literature – Part II: Case Studies and Good vibrations

Authors

  • Biljana V. Coutinho B.Mus, MA
  • Anita L. Hansen PhD
  • Leif Waage
  • Thomas K. Hillecke Dr. sc. hum.
  • Julian Koenig PhD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47513/mmd.v7i4.435

Abstract

The purpose of this systematic review of international research is to summarize the available literature on active music making interventions with adult offenders in forensic settings (i.e. forensic psychiatry or correctional facilities at different security levels). A systematic search of 13 electronic databases according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta- Analysis (PRISMA) statement was employed. 28 articles fitting the inclusion criteria were included in the review. The search revealed mainly qualitative and narrative reports including articles on group music therapy, educational music making, choir interventions, individual music therapy sessions and musical projects. The musical interventions are described in detail to provide therapists with ideas on how to set up session with clients who may be in this particular situation and to help them understand the possible impact of musical interventions in the forensic setting. Furthermore, implications from the current evidence and ideas for future research are discussed. Note: Due to the length of the review it is published in two subsequent issues. This is the second part of the review focusing on case studies and the Good Vibrations program. The first part of the review was published in the previous issue of Music and Medicine focusing on group interventions.

Author Biographies

Biljana V. Coutinho, B.Mus, MA

Biljana V. Coutinho, MA, is a research associate at the School ofTherapeutic Sciences, SRH University Heidelberg. She is a professional piano teacher (B.Mus) and received her Master ́s degree in Music Therapy at the SRH University Heidelberg.

Anita L. Hansen, PhD

Anita L. Hansen, PhD, is an associate professor at the University of Bergen, Department of Psychosocial Science. Her research interests are experimental intervention studies with focus on psychophysiology and executive function.

Leif Waage

Leif Waage is Deputy Regional Director for the Correctional Service Western Norway. He is trained as specialist in clinical psychology and in organizational psychology and connected to the Centre for Research and Education in Forensic Psychiatry, Haukeland University Hospital. He is member of The Mental Health, Law, and Policy Institute at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada.

Thomas K. Hillecke, Dr. sc. hum.

Thomas K. Hillecke, Dr. sc. hum., is Professor of Clinical Psychology and dean of the School of Therapeutic Sciences, SRH University Heidelberg, Germany.

Julian Koenig, PhD

Julian Koenig, Dr. sc. hum., is a post-doctoral researcher at the Department of Psychology, The Ohio State University.

Published

2015-10-31

Issue

Section

Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analysis