Examining music as therapy for complex needs and offending behaviour

This study utilised the Rapid Research Assessment (REA) approach to collect and assess the current data pertaining to music as therapy for complex needs and offending behaviour. Within the REA this study used a thematic analysis as the analytical framework to manage and explore the wealth of data collected during the REA. Findings The results of this study are presented in two parts – first, the application of music as therapy for complex needs and second, music as therapy for offending behaviour. These two sections explore music therapy as an effective intervention method for offending behaviour and/or complex needs. Psychopathy as a complex need is a subsidiary theme that i s also investigated within this section. Research limitations/implications To present music as therapy as an effective method of therapy and intervention for those with offending behaviour and/or complex needs, thus, leading to further research in the field. Practical implications •To inco rporate music therapy into working with offending behaviour
•To incorporate music therapy into interventions for those with complex needs, such as psychopaths
•To recognise a need for developing innovative approaches/methods to address gaps in treatment
•To recognise music therapy’s potential as a program utilised alongside CBT
Originality/value There has been a significant amount of academic attention given to researching music as an effective therapy for select groups such as tho...

Source: Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice - October 16, 2016 Category: Criminology Source Type: research