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Segall, L. E. (L. E. ). (2016). The Effect of a Music Therapy Intervention on Inmate Levels of Executive Function and Perceived Stress: Teaching for Transfer. Retrieved from http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_2016SU_Segall_fsu_0071E_13288
The purpose of this research was to explore how a music therapy teaching for transfer intervention may impact inmate levels of executive function and perceived levels of stress. Sixty- four inmates were recruited to participate in the study. Participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the control /wait list group. While the experimental group received music therapy, the control group received standard care during the five week intervention. Upon completion of data collection the control/wait list group received music therapy services. The experimental group received 10 ninety minute group singing music therapy sessions consisting of musical and therapeutic objectives. Musical objectives included vocal warm-ups, posture exercises, breath strengthening exercises, and learning a variety of choral pieces. Therapeutic objectives included lyric analysis, group discussion, movement, and transfer of learning through songwriting. A final concert was given for fellow inmates and staff. Participant response to treatment was measured by Cohen’s Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function – Adult Version (BRIEF-A) self-report form. The BRIEF-A is further divided into two indexes labeled the: Behavior Rating Inventory (BRI) and the Metacognitive Index (MI). Together the BRI and the MI indexes indicate an individual’s level of executive functioning. The PSS is a ten-item self-report questionnaire measuring perceived stress within the last month. Pre and post scale outcomes of the BRIEF-A indexes were compared utilizing a factorial ANOVA. Significant differences were found between and within groups indicating that the experimental group made greater improvements as a result of the intervention. Outcomes regarding perception of stress demonstrated no significant differences between groups, though both groups did exhibit lower levels of stress at posttest. The present study examines a music therapy teaching for transfer protocol in the correctional environment on executive function and perceived levels of stress. Although research involving music therapy in the prison population is limited, outcomes of previous and current research demonstrate encouraging outcomes and warrant the need for continued exploration.
Corrections, Executive Function, Music Therapy, Prison Rehabilitation, Stress, Transfer
Date of Defense
April 29, 2016.
Submitted Note
A Dissertation submitted to the College of Music in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references.
Advisory Committee
Jayne M. Standley, Professor Directing Dissertation; Bruce Holzman, University Representative; Clifford K. Madsen, Committee Member; John Geringer, Committee Member.
Publisher
Florida State University
Identifier
FSU_2016SU_Segall_fsu_0071E_13288
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Segall, L. E. (L. E. ). (2016). The Effect of a Music Therapy Intervention on Inmate Levels of Executive Function and Perceived Stress: Teaching for Transfer. Retrieved from http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_2016SU_Segall_fsu_0071E_13288
